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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. 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 a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon like Dr. Saker typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Superficial Fungal Infection
- Fungal Infection
- Skin fungus
- Dermatophytosis
- Tinea
ICD-10 Codes:
- B369: Superficial mycosis, unspecified
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:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, 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:
- Granulomatous Skin Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Skin Granuloma
- Granulomatous Dermatitis
- Skin Lumps
ICD-10 Codes:
- L929: Granulomatous disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon like Dr. Saker typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon, Dr. Saker 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
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
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of California
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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.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon do?
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.
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
When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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