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Dr. Matthew Shatzer, DO

Dr. Matthew Shatzer, DO

New Hyde Park, NY

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shatzer, Physiatrist in New Hyde Park, NY?

    Dr. Matthew Shatzer, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in New Hyde Park, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Shatzer graduated from New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. Dr. Shatzer is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shatzer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shatzer’s office at (516) 321-6400.

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

    • Fellowship: Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

    • Residency: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

    • Medical School: New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shatzer speak?

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

    • English

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Shatzer treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Shatzer 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. Shatzer. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
    • Spastic Hemiplegia
    • Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
    • Complete Paraplegia
    • Paraplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Right-sided spastic paralysis
    • Right-sided stiff paralysis
    • Spastic weakness on right dominant side
    • Stiff paralysis on one side
    • Spastic one-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis with spasticity
    • Right-sided paralysis
    • Right dominant hemiplegia
    • Weakness on right side
    • Total lower body paralysis
    • Complete paralysis of legs
    • Full paraplegia
    • Lower body paralysis
    • Paralysis of legs
    • Spinal cord injury paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
    • G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
    • G8110: Spastic hemiplegia affecting unspecified side
    • G8191: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right dominant side
    • G8221: Paraplegia, complete
    • G8220: Paraplegia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Need for Personal Care Assistance
    • Help with daily living
    • Assistance with self-care
    • Activities of daily living support

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z741: Need for assistance with personal care

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Use of Assistive Devices
    • Assistive Devices
    • Medical Support Devices
    • Adaptive Equipment
    • Mobility Aids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z978: Presence of other specified devices

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Foot Drop
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Peroneal nerve palsy
    • Dropped foot
    • Foot weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M21372: Foot drop, left foot

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Spasms
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Muscle cramps
    • Involuntary muscle contractions
    • Muscle twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M62838: Other muscle spasm

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Reduced Mobility
    • Walking Problems
    • Limited movement
    • Difficulty walking
    • Impaired mobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7409: Other reduced mobility

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Does Dr. Shatzer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shatzer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 321-6400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shatzer accept in New Hyde Park, NY?

    Dr. Shatzer in New Hyde Park, 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

    • Benefit Administrative Systems LLC

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shatzer's office located?

    Dr. Matthew Shatzer's Primary Practice

    27005 76th Ave # 69

    New Hyde Park, NY 11040

    (516) 321-6400

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    Dr. Matthew Shatzer's Practice 2

    6860 Austin St

    Forest Hills, NY 11375

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    Dr. Matthew Shatzer's Practice 3

    1554 Northern Blvd

    Manhasset, NY 11030

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

    Dr. Shatzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104852698.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shatzer?

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

    What is Dr. Matthew Shatzer's specialty?

    Dr. Shatzer is a Physiatrist near New Hyde Park, NY. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Shatzer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Matthew Shatzer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shatzer is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital, South Shore University 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

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    Is Matthew Shatzer accepting new patients in New Hyde Park, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Shatzer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Matthew Shatzer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shatzer's office at (516) 321-6400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Matthew Shatzer?

    Please contact Dr. Shatzer's office at (516) 321-6400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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