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Who is Dr. Shafer, Internist in Manhasset, NY?
Dr. Rebecca Shafer, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Manhasset, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shafer graduated from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine and completed her residency at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. Dr. Shafer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shafer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shafer’s office at (516) 562-0100.
Where did Dr. Shafer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine
Medical School: SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shafer speak?
Dr. Shafer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shafer treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Shafer 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. Shafer. 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:
- 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:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Body Weight
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E663: Overweight
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Diabetes Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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
Which procedures does Dr. Shafer perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rebecca Shafer may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shafer's office.
Does Dr. Shafer accept my insurance?
Dr. Shafer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 562-0100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shafer accept in Manhasset, NY?
Dr. Shafer in Manhasset, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
MetroPlus
Molina
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shafer's office located?
Dr. Rebecca Shafer's Primary Practice
300 Community Dr
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 562-0100
What is Dr. Shafer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shafer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366973737.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shafer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shafer
What is Dr. Rebecca Shafer's specialty?
Dr. Shafer is a Internist near Manhasset, NY.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Shafer to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rebecca Shafer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shafer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Internist?
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Is Rebecca Shafer accepting new patients in Manhasset, NY?
Yes, Dr. Rebecca Shafer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rebecca Shafer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shafer's office at (516) 562-0100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rebecca Shafer?
Please contact Dr. Shafer's office at (516) 562-0100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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