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Dr. Joon Paik, MD

Pediatrician

Brooklyn, NY

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Paik, Pediatrician in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Joon Paik, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Paik graduated from Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas and completed her residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A. Dr. Paik is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paik’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paik’s office at (718) 630-7499.

    Where did Dr. Paik go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A

    • Medical School: Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas | Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas

    Is Dr. Paik board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Joon Paik, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Paik speak?

    Dr. Paik and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Paik typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Paik 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. Paik. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity from Excess Calories
    • Overweight
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Diet-Related Obesity
    • Common Obesity
    • Nutritional Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
    • E663: Overweight

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Paik typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Joon Paik may include:

    Please contact Dr. Paik's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Paik accept my insurance?

    Dr. Paik accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 630-7499 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Paik accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Paik 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

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicaid

    • National Benefit Fund

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Paik's office located?

    Sunset Park Family Health Center

    5610 2nd Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11220

    (718) 630-7499

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    Dr. Joon Paik's Practice 2

    150 55th St

    Brooklyn, NY 11220

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    What is Dr. Paik's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Paik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578773719.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paik?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Paik

    What is Dr. Joon Paik's specialty?

    Dr. Paik is a Pediatrician near Brooklyn, NY.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Joon Paik affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Paik is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Nyu Langone Hospital - Long Island 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Joon Paik accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Joon Paik is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joon Paik offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Paik's office at (718) 630-7499 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joon Paik?

    Please contact Dr. Paik's office at (718) 630-7499 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Paik's office located?

    Dr. Paik's office is located in Brooklyn, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joon Paik have?

    Dr. Joon Paik is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.