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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ernst, Hospitalist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Kristina Ernst, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ernst is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ernst’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ernst’s office at (212) 844-1808.
What languages does Dr. Ernst speak?
Dr. Ernst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ernst typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ernst 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. Ernst. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ernst typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Kristina Ernst may include:
Please contact Dr. Ernst's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ernst accept my insurance?
Dr. Ernst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 844-1808 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ernst accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Ernst in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Ernst's office located?
What is Dr. Ernst's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ernst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285096438.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ernst?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ernst
What is Dr. Kristina Ernst's specialty?
Dr. Ernst is a Hospitalist near Brooklyn, NY.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Kristina Ernst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ernst is affiliated with Mount Sinai Brooklyn, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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
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Is Kristina Ernst accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Kristina Ernst is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristina Ernst offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ernst's office at (212) 844-1808 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristina Ernst?
Please contact Dr. Ernst's office at (212) 844-1808 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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