Dr. Tsion Firew, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Firew, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?

Dr. Tsion Firew, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Firew is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Firew’s office.

What languages does Dr. Firew speak?

Dr. Firew and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English
Spanish

What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Firew typically treat?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Firew 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. Firew. 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:

Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Upper body pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R079: Chest pain, unspecified

Also known as:

Abdominal Pain
Stomach Ache
Belly Pain
Stomach Pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

Also known as:

Shortness of Breath
Breathing Problems
Difficulty breathing
Breathlessness
Dyspnea

ICD-10 Codes:

R0602: Shortness of breath

Also known as:

Headache
Head pain
Cephalalgia
Tension headache

ICD-10 Codes:

R519: Headache, unspecified

Also known as:

COVID-19
COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
Coronavirus Disease 2019
SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Novel Coronavirus

ICD-10 Codes:

U071: COVID-19

Also known as:

Back Pain
Low Back Pain
Backache
Dorsalgia
Spinal Pain
Lumbago
Lower Back Ache

ICD-10 Codes:

M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

Also known as:

Cough
Coughing
Persistent cough
Chronic cough

ICD-10 Codes:

R059: Cough, unspecified

Also known as:

Fever
High temperature
Pyrexia
Elevated body temperature

ICD-10 Codes:

R509: Fever, unspecified

Also known as:

Common Cold
Upper Respiratory Infection
Head Cold
Cold Symptoms

ICD-10 Codes:

J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

Also known as:

Dizziness
Dizziness and Vertigo
Lightheadedness
Giddiness
Vertigo

ICD-10 Codes:

R42: Dizziness and giddiness

Also known as:

Head Injury
Head Injuries
Head Trauma
Cranial Injury
Brain Injury

ICD-10 Codes:

S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Firew typically perform?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Tsion Firew may include:

Please contact Dr. Firew's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Firew accept my insurance?

Please contact Dr. Firew's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

Where is Dr. Firew's office located?

Dr. Tsion Firew's Primary Practice

622 W 168th St # 260

New York, NY 10032

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Dr. Tsion Firew's Practice 2

622 W 168th St

New York, NY 10032

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What is Dr. Firew's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Firew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265727499.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Firew?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Firew

What is Dr. Tsion Firew's specialty?

Dr. Firew is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near New York, NY.

What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

Is Dr. Tsion Firew affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Firew 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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