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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Flax, Anesthesiologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Kenneth Flax is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Flax is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Flax’s office.
What languages does Dr. Flax speak?
Dr. Flax and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Flax typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Flax 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. Flax. 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 after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Flax typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Flax 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. Flax. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Flax accept my insurance?
Dr. Flax accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Flax accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Flax 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
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
National Benefit Fund
Oscar Health
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Flax's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Flax affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Flax has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Flax's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Flax's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215354485.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Flax?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Flax
What is Dr. Kenneth Flax's specialty?
Dr. Flax is an Anesthesiologist near New York, NY.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is Dr. Kenneth Flax affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Flax is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Dr. Kenneth Flax accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Flax is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Flax offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Flax's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kenneth Flax?
Please contact Dr. Flax's office to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Flax's office located?
Dr. Flax's office is located in New York, NY.
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16 W 25th St
New York, NY 10010