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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Phifer, Hospitalist in New York, NY?
Dr. Justine Phifer, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Phifer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Phifer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Phifer’s office.
What languages does Dr. Phifer speak?
Dr. Phifer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Phifer treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Phifer 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. Phifer. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Pre-Employment Medical Exam
- Job physical
- Employment health check
- Pre-hire medical assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z021: Encounter for pre-employment examination
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Depression
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Which procedures does Dr. Phifer perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Justine Phifer may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Phifer's office.
Does Dr. Phifer accept my insurance?
Dr. Phifer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Phifer accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Phifer in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Molina
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
VNSNY Choice
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Where is Dr. Phifer's office located?
What is Dr. Phifer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Phifer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891181665.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Phifer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Phifer
What is Dr. Justine Phifer's specialty?
Dr. Phifer is a Hospitalist near New York, NY. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Phifer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Justine Phifer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Phifer is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Holy Name Medical Center, BronxCare Health System 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Justine Phifer accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Justine Phifer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Justine Phifer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Phifer's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Justine Phifer?
Please contact Dr. Phifer's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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