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Dr. Simran Buttar, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Stony Brook, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Buttar, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Stony Brook, NY?

    Dr. Simran Buttar, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Buttar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buttar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buttar’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Buttar speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Buttar 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. Buttar. 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
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Simran Buttar may include:

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

    Does Dr. Buttar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Buttar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Buttar accept in Stony Brook, NY?

    Dr. Buttar in Stony Brook, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Buttar's office located?

    Dr. Simran Buttar's Primary Practice

    101 Nicolls Rd

    Stony Brook, NY 11794

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

    Dr. Buttar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023453172.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buttar?

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

    What is Dr. Simran Buttar's specialty?

    Dr. Buttar is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Stony Brook, 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. Simran Buttar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Buttar is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Mather Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Simran Buttar accepting new patients in Stony Brook, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Simran Buttar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Simran Buttar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Buttar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Simran Buttar?

    Please contact Dr. Buttar's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Buttar's office located?

    Dr. Buttar's office is located in Stony Brook, NY.