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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schechter, Hospitalist in New York, NY?
Dr. Sarah Schechter is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Schechter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schechter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schechter’s office at (212) 305-8458.
What languages does Dr. Schechter speak?
Dr. Schechter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Schechter typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Schechter 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. Schechter. 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 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:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Crisis
- Asthma Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Schechter typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Schechter may include:
Please contact Dr. Schechter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Schechter accept my insurance?
Dr. Schechter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 305-8458 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schechter accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Schechter in New York, 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)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Schechter's office located?
What is Dr. Schechter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schechter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528421112.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schechter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schechter
What is Dr. Sarah Schechter's specialty?
Dr. Schechter is a Hospitalist near New York, 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. Sarah Schechter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schechter is affiliated with Mount Sinai West, Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sarah Schechter accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Schechter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Schechter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schechter's office at (212) 305-8458 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Schechter?
Please contact Dr. Schechter's office at (212) 305-8458 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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