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Dr. Rita Crooms, MD
New York, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Crooms, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Rita Crooms, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Crooms is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crooms’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crooms’s office at (212) 241-4572.
What languages does Dr. Crooms speak?
Dr. Crooms and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Crooms treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, Dr. Crooms 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. Crooms. 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:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
- R1319: Other dysphagia
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Emotional Problems
- Mental Health
- Emotional distress
- Mood issues
- Feeling unwell emotionally
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4589: Other symptoms and signs involving emotional state
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Slow Transit Constipation
- Constipation
- Chronic Constipation
- Sluggish Bowel
- Colonic Inertia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5901: Slow transit constipation
Also known as:
- Nerve Pain
- Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neuralgia
- Neuritis
- Nerve inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Dementia with Agitation
- Dementia
- Agitated dementia
- Restlessness in dementia
- Behavioral problems with dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F03911: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with agitation
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Does Dr. Crooms accept my insurance?
Dr. Crooms accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-4572 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Crooms accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Crooms in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
MetroPlus
Molina
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Crooms' office located?
What is Dr. Crooms's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Crooms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245659499.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crooms?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crooms
What is Dr. Rita Crooms's specialty?
Dr. Crooms is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist near New York, NY. A psychiatrist or neurologist with specialized expertise in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses works alongside an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team. Their goal is to enhance quality of life by addressing the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the illness, through the dying process, and into bereavement. These specialists are skilled in assessing patients with advanced disease, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating family-centered care across various settings, utilizing hospice and specialized care systems, managing patients nearing death, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Crooms to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rita Crooms affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Crooms is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai West 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
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Is Rita Crooms accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Rita Crooms is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rita Crooms offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Crooms's office at (212) 241-4572 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rita Crooms?
Please contact Dr. Crooms's office at (212) 241-4572 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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