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Dr. David Hyams, MD

Physiatrist

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hyams, Physiatrist in New York, NY?

    Dr. David Hyams, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Hyams is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hyams’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hyams’s office at (212) 774-2004.

    What languages does Dr. Hyams speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Hyams typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Hyams 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. Hyams. 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Hyams typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Hyams 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. Hyams. 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:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Does Dr. Hyams accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hyams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 774-2004 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hyams accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Hyams 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)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Visiting Nurse Service of New York

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    Where is Dr. Hyams' office located?

    Dr. David Hyams' Primary Practice

    535 E 70th St

    New York, NY 10021

    (212) 774-2004

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

    Dr. Hyams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497956379.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hyams?

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

    What is Dr. David Hyams's specialty?

    Dr. Hyams is a Physiatrist near New York, NY.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. David Hyams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hyams is affiliated with Hospital For Special Surgery, Stamford Health, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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

    When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. David Hyams accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. David Hyams is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Hyams offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hyams' office at (212) 774-2004 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. David Hyams?

    Please contact Dr. Hyams' office at (212) 774-2004 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hyams' office located?

    Dr. Hyams' office is located in New York, NY.