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Dr. Samy Saker, MD
Bronx, NY
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Saker, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Samy Saker, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Saker is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saker’s office at (718) 692-5301.
What languages does Dr. Saker speak?
Dr. Saker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Saker treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon, Dr. Saker 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. Saker. 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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
- Bedsore
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
- L89152: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2
- L89620: Pressure ulcer of left heel, unstageable
- L89610: Pressure ulcer of right heel, unstageable
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Buttock
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
- Skin Condition
- Open Sore
- Skin Wound
- Non-healing Wound
- Open Sore on Buttock
- Skin Wound on Buttock
- Non-Pressure Leg Sore
- Persistent Leg Wound
- Left Leg Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore on Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- L98499: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with unspecified severity
- L98419: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of buttock with unspecified severity
- L97929: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg with unspecified severity
Also known as:
- Granulomatous Skin Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Skin Granuloma
- Granulomatous Dermatitis
- Skin Lumps
ICD-10 Codes:
- L929: Granulomatous disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Heel or Midfoot
- Skin Condition
- Foot Ulcer
- Open Sore on Foot
- Venous Ulcer
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97519: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with unspecified severity
- L97419: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right heel and midfoot with unspecified severity
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins with Lower Leg Ulcer
- Varicose Veins in Left Leg with Ulcer on Lower Leg
- Varicose Veins
- Venous Ulcer
- Leg Ulcer from Varicose Veins
- Venous Stasis Ulcer
- Left Lower Leg Venous Ulcer
- Lower Leg Ulcer from Varicose Veins
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83018: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower leg
- I83028: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower leg
Also known as:
- Superficial Fungal Infection
- Fungal Infection
- Skin fungus
- Dermatophytosis
- Tinea
ICD-10 Codes:
- B369: Superficial mycosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- General Injury
- Trauma
- Bodily Harm
- Accidental Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- T148XXD: Other injury of unspecified body region, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound dressing care
- Post-op dressing change
- Surgical wound management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Heel and Midfoot Ulcers (Right Leg)
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PAD right heel ulcers
- Arterial ulcers right midfoot
- Right leg artery disease with foot sores
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70234: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of right leg with ulceration of heel and midfoot
Which procedures does Dr. Saker perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Samy Saker may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Saker's office.
Does Dr. Saker accept my insurance?
Dr. Saker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 692-5301 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saker accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Saker in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CalOptima
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
Medicare
Villagecare
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Where is Dr. Saker's office located?
Dr. Samy Saker's Primary Practice
4499 Manhattan College Pkwy
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 692-5301
What is Dr. Saker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134413172.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saker
What is Dr. Samy Saker's specialty?
Dr. Saker is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon near Bronx, NY. A hospice and palliative medicine surgeon has special knowledge and skills in managing patients with life-limiting illnesses focuses on preventing and alleviating suffering. This specialist maximize the quality of life while working with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team, simultaneously addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has an expertise in assessing patients with advanced disease, provide relief to distressing symptoms, perform coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, to use specialized care systems including hospice, to manage end-of-life care, and guiding legal and ethical decisions in diverse care settings, including hospice. Contact Dr. Saker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samy Saker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Saker 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
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Is Samy Saker accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Samy Saker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samy Saker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saker's office at (718) 692-5301 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samy Saker?
Please contact Dr. Saker's office at (718) 692-5301 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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