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Dr. Christopher Caravanos, MD

Brooklyn, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Caravanos, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Christopher Caravanos, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Caravanos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Caravanos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Caravanos’s office at (212) 731-3907.

    What languages does Dr. Caravanos speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A4189: Other specified sepsis

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
    • DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Emergency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Caravanos may include:

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

    Does Dr. Caravanos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Caravanos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 731-3907 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Caravanos accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Caravanos in Brooklyn, 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)

    • Elderplan

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Caravanos' office located?

    Dr. Christopher Caravanos' Primary Practice

    3201 Kings Hwy

    Brooklyn, NY 11234

    (212) 731-3907

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    Dr. Christopher Caravanos' Practice 2

    100 Th St And Madison Ave

    New York, NY 10029

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    Dr. Christopher Caravanos' Practice 3

    2510 30th Ave

    Long Island City, NY 11102

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

    Dr. Caravanos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720406093.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Caravanos?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Caravanos's specialty?

    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. Christopher Caravanos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Caravanos is affiliated with Mount Sinai Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Christopher Caravanos accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Caravanos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Caravanos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Caravanos' office at (212) 731-3907 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Caravanos?

    Please contact Dr. Caravanos' office at (212) 731-3907 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Caravanos' office located?

    Dr. Caravanos' offices are located in Brooklyn, NY, New York, NY, and Long Island City, NY.