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Who is Dr. Bakar, Internist in New York, NY?
Dr. Melissa Bakar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Bakar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bakar’s office at (212) 935-5218.
Is Dr. Bakar board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Bakar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bakar speak?
Dr. Bakar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bakar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Bakar 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. Bakar. 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bakar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Bakar 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. Bakar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bakar accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Bakar's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Bakar's office located?
What is Dr. Bakar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bakar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013051408.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bakar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bakar
What is Dr. Melissa Bakar's specialty?
Dr. Bakar is a Internist near New York, 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. Melissa Bakar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bakar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Melissa Bakar accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Bakar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Bakar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bakar's office at (212) 935-5218 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Bakar?
Please contact Dr. Bakar's office at (212) 935-5218 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Bakar have?
Dr. Melissa Bakar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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