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Who is Dr. Chasin, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Alexander Chasin, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Poughkeepsie, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chasin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chasin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chasin’s office at (718) 240-5180.
What languages does Dr. Chasin speak?
Dr. Chasin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chasin typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chasin 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. Chasin. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart 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
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chasin typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Chasin may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Chasin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chasin accept my insurance?
Dr. Chasin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 240-5180 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chasin accept in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Chasin in Poughkeepsie, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chasin's office located?
Dr. Alexander Chasin's Primary Practice
45 Reade Pl
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(718) 240-5180
What is Dr. Chasin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chasin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053841239.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chasin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chasin
What is Dr. Alexander Chasin's specialty?
Dr. Chasin is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Poughkeepsie, NY.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Alexander Chasin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chasin is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Westchester Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Valley Stream 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alexander Chasin accepting new patients in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Chasin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Chasin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chasin's office at (718) 240-5180 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Chasin?
Please contact Dr. Chasin's office at (718) 240-5180 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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