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Dr. Michael Burke, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Hospitalist

Troy, NY

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Burke, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Troy, NY?

    Dr. Michael Burke, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Troy, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Burke graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program. Dr. Burke is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burke’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burke’s office at (518) 525-5064.

    Where did Dr. Burke go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: State University of New York Upstate Medical University

    What languages does Dr. Burke speak?

    Dr. Burke and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Burke typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Burke diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Burke. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • Sporadic Alzheimer's
    • Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Burke typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Burke performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Burke. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Burke accept my insurance?

    Dr. Burke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 525-5064 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Burke accept in Troy, NY?

    Dr. Burke in Troy, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Highmark Health

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MVP Health Care

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Burke's office located?

    Dr. Michael Burke's Primary Practice

    2256 Burdett Ave

    Troy, NY 12180

    (518) 525-5064

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    Dr. Michael Burke's Practice 2

    315 S Manning Blvd

    Albany, NY 12208

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    Dr. Michael Burke's Practice 3

    1070 Luther Rd

    East Greenbush, NY 12061

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    What is Dr. Burke's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Burke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639219744.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burke?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Burke

    What is Dr. Michael Burke's specialty?

    Dr. Burke is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Troy, NY.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Michael Burke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Burke is affiliated with St. Peter's Hospital - Albany, Ny which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Michael Burke accepting new patients in Troy, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Burke is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Burke offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Burke's office at (518) 525-5064 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Burke?

    Please contact Dr. Burke's office at (518) 525-5064 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Burke's office located?

    Dr. Burke's offices are located in Troy, NY, Albany, NY, and East Greenbush, NY.