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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sykes, Internist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Gerard Sykes, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sykes graduated from University Of Benin, College of Medicine and completed his residency at Nyu Hospitals Center, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sykes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sykes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sykes’s office at (718) 601-8205.
Where did Dr. Sykes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nyu Hospitals Center, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine | Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Program
Medical School: University Of Benin, College of Medicine | University Of Benin, College of Medicine
Is Dr. Sykes board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gerard Sykes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sykes speak?
Dr. Sykes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sykes typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sykes 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. Sykes. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sykes typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Gerard Sykes may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Sykes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sykes accept my insurance?
Dr. Sykes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 601-8205 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sykes accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Sykes in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sykes' office located?
What is Dr. Sykes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sykes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013057991.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sykes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sykes
What is Dr. Gerard Sykes's specialty?
Dr. Sykes is a Internist near Bronx, NY.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Gerard Sykes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sykes is affiliated with Englewood Hospital, Holy Name Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Montefiore Nyack Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gerard Sykes accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Gerard Sykes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gerard Sykes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sykes's office at (718) 601-8205 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gerard Sykes?
Please contact Dr. Sykes's office at (718) 601-8205 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gerard Sykes have?
Dr. Gerard Sykes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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