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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lafortune, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Dimitri Lafortune is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Lafortune is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lafortune’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lafortune’s office at (718) 240-5363.
What languages does Dr. Lafortune speak?
Dr. Lafortune and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lafortune treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lafortune 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. Lafortune. 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:
- Other Tooth Problems
- Tooth Disorder
- Dental Issues
- Tooth Ailments
- Oral Health Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- K0889: Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Exposure to Other Factors
- Exposure to Other Factors Health Issues
- Unspecified environmental exposure
- Other external factors health
- Unknown exposure effects
- Ongoing effects of other exposures
- Post-unspecified exposure health
- Subsequent unknown exposure problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- X58XXXA: Exposure to other specified factors, initial encounter
- X58XXXD: Exposure to other specified factors, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Falls
- Accidental Falls
- Unintentional Falls
- Falling Accidents
ICD-10 Codes:
- W19XXXA: Unspecified fall, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Knee
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25562: Pain in left knee
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Tonsillitis
- Inflamed Tonsils
- Tonsil Infection
- Sore Tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0390: Acute tonsillitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tooth Abscess
- Abscess
- Gum Disease
- Dental abscess
- Tooth infection
- Periapical infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K047: Periapical abscess without sinus
Also known as:
- Tooth Decay
- Cavities
- Dental Caries
- Tooth Rot
ICD-10 Codes:
- K029: Dental caries, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7910: Myalgia, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Lafortune perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Dimitri Lafortune may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lafortune's office.
Does Dr. Lafortune accept my insurance?
Dr. Lafortune accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 240-5363 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lafortune accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Lafortune in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Lafortune's office located?
Dr. Dimitri Lafortune's Primary Practice
1 Brookdale Plz
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 240-5363
What is Dr. Lafortune's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lafortune's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710237482.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lafortune?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lafortune
What is Dr. Dimitri Lafortune's specialty?
Dr. Lafortune is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Brooklyn, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Lafortune to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dimitri Lafortune affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lafortune is affiliated with One Brooklyn Health - Brookdale Hospital Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Dimitri Lafortune accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Dimitri Lafortune is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dimitri Lafortune offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lafortune's office at (718) 240-5363 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dimitri Lafortune?
Please contact Dr. Lafortune's office at (718) 240-5363 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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