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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sylvester, Pediatrician in New York, NY?
Dr. Franklin Sylvester, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sylvester is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sylvester’s office at (212) 241-9500.
What languages does Dr. Sylvester speak?
Dr. Sylvester and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Sylvester typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Sylvester 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. Sylvester. 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:
- Medical Exam for Unspecified Reason
- General medical observation
- Routine checkup
- Unspecified health assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z049: Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Other Viral Infection
- Enterovirus Infection
- Viral Infection
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
- Enteroviral disease
- Intestinal virus infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B348: Other viral infections of unspecified site
- B341: Enterovirus infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Sylvester typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Franklin Sylvester may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Sylvester's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sylvester accept my insurance?
Dr. Sylvester accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-9500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sylvester accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Sylvester 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst New York
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sylvester's office located?
What is Dr. Sylvester's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sylvester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659869469.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sylvester?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sylvester
What is Dr. Franklin Sylvester's specialty?
Dr. Sylvester is a Pediatrician near New York, NY.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Franklin Sylvester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sylvester is affiliated with Mount Sinai Brooklyn, Richmond University Medical Center, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, The Brooklyn Hospital Center 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Franklin Sylvester accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Franklin Sylvester is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Franklin Sylvester offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sylvester's office at (212) 241-9500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Franklin Sylvester?
Please contact Dr. Sylvester's office at (212) 241-9500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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