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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Helkin, Critical Care Surgeon in Syracuse, NY?
Dr. Alex Helkin, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Syracuse, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Helkin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Helkin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Helkin’s office at (614) 293-2101.
What languages does Dr. Helkin speak?
Dr. Helkin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Helkin typically treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Helkin 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. Helkin. 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:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
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:
- General Burn Injury
- Minor Body Surface Burns
- Burns
- Thermal Injury
- Fire Burn
- Scald Injury
- Small Area Burns
- Limited Burns
- First Degree Burns
ICD-10 Codes:
- T300: Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
- T310: Burns involving less than 10% of body surface
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Helkin typically perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Helkin performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Helkin. 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:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Surgery
- Wound Bed Preparation
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Creation
CPT Codes:
- 15003: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
- Artificial skin graft
- Wound covering application
- Skin replacement for large wounds
CPT Codes:
- 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
CPT Codes:
- 15274: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Helkin accept my insurance?
Dr. Helkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 293-2101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Helkin accept in Syracuse, NY?
Dr. Helkin in Syracuse, 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
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Helkin's office located?
Dr. Alex Helkin's Primary Practice
725 Irving Ave Ste 401
Syracuse, NY 13210
(614) 293-2101
What is Dr. Helkin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Helkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366702722.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Helkin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Helkin
What is Dr. Alex Helkin's specialty?
Dr. Helkin is a Critical Care Surgeon near Syracuse, NY.
What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?
A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Alex Helkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Helkin is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital, Albany Medical Center, St. Joseph's Health Hospital - Syracuse, Ny, Guthrie Lourdes 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 Alex Helkin accepting new patients in Syracuse, NY?
Yes, Dr. Alex Helkin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alex Helkin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Helkin's office at (614) 293-2101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alex Helkin?
Please contact Dr. Helkin's office at (614) 293-2101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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