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. 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 Medicare 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 a Physiatrist like Dr. Shatzer typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
- Spastic Hemiplegia
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
- G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Shatzer typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Shatzer 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
CPT Codes:
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shatzer's office located?
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.
What does a Physiatrist do?
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.
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, Holy Cross Health 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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