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Dr. Brigit Palathra, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist

Oceanside, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Palathra, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Oceanside, NY?

    Dr. Brigit Palathra, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Oceanside, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Palathra graduated from University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences and completed her residency at New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program. Dr. Palathra is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palathra’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palathra’s office at (718) 670-2524.

    Where did Dr. Palathra go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program

    • Medical School: University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences

    Is Dr. Palathra board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Brigit Palathra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Palathra speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Palathra typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Palathra 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. Palathra. 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:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    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:

    • Pain
    • Cancer pain
    • Cancer--Living with Cancer
    • Cancer Pain
    • Cancer Pain (PDQ)
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness
    • Pain from cancer
    • Tumor pain
    • Neoplasm pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified
    • G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Palathra typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Brigit Palathra may include:

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

    Does Dr. Palathra accept my insurance?

    Dr. Palathra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 670-2524 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Palathra accept in Oceanside, NY?

    Dr. Palathra in Oceanside, 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

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Visiting Nurse Service of New York

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    Where is Dr. Palathra's office located?

    Dr. Brigit Palathra's Primary Practice

    1 Healthy Way

    Oceanside, NY 11572

    (718) 670-2524

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    Dr. Brigit Palathra's Practice 2

    14445 87th Ave

    Briarwood, NY 11435

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    Dr. Brigit Palathra's Practice 3

    5645 Main St

    Flushing, NY 11355

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

    Dr. Palathra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447379755.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palathra?

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

    What is Dr. Brigit Palathra's specialty?

    Dr. Palathra is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Oceanside, NY.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Brigit Palathra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Palathra is affiliated with Mount Sinai South Nassau which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Brigit Palathra accepting new patients in Oceanside, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Brigit Palathra is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brigit Palathra offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Palathra's office at (718) 670-2524 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brigit Palathra?

    Please contact Dr. Palathra's office at (718) 670-2524 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Palathra's office located?

    Dr. Palathra's offices are located in Oceanside, NY, Briarwood, NY, and Flushing, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brigit Palathra have?

    Dr. Brigit Palathra is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.