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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schachter, Pulmonologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Edwin Schachter, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Schachter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schachter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schachter’s office at (212) 241-5656.
What languages does Dr. Schachter speak?
Dr. Schachter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Schachter treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Schachter 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. Schachter. 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:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Mild Intermittent Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
- Moderate Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Moderate Asthma
- Acute Asthma Attack
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attack
- Acute Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma Exacerbation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4541: Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4521: Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiectasis Flare-Up
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
- Acute Bronchiectasis Exacerbation
- Worsening Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiectasis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
- J471: Bronchiectasis with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis
- Lung Sarcoidosis', 'Pulmonary Sarcoidosis', 'Boeck's Sarcoid
- Sarcoid
- Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D860: Sarcoidosis of lung
- D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Other Interstitial Lung Disease
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Rare interstitial lung conditions
- Uncommon lung scarring diseases
- Other ILD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8489: Other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Which procedures does Dr. Schachter perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Edwin Schachter may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Schachter's office.
Does Dr. Schachter accept my insurance?
Dr. Schachter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-5656 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schachter accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Schachter in New York, 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
ArcBest Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Health Care Network
Healthfirst
Medicare
State of New York
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Schachter's office located?
Dr. Edwin Schachter's Practice 2
1190 Gp 6th Floor Pcicu Gp 6th Floor
New York, NY 10029
Dr. Edwin Schachter's Practice 3
100 Th St And Madison Annenberg Bld 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10029
What is Dr. Schachter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schachter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346272572.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schachter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schachter
What is Dr. Edwin Schachter's specialty?
Dr. Schachter is a Pulmonologist near New York, NY. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Schachter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Edwin Schachter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schachter is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital 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 Edwin Schachter accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Edwin Schachter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edwin Schachter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schachter's office at (212) 241-5656 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edwin Schachter?
Please contact Dr. Schachter's office at (212) 241-5656 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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