26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Online booking
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Winkler, Urologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Alfred C Winkler, MD received his AB from Princeton University in 1989. He went on to pursue Medicine at SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine where he was awarded his Medical Doctorate in 1993. He completed his residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1999. He has been a board certified Urologist and member of the American Urologic Association since 1999. In 2015, he was awarded a Masters in Business Administration from NYU.Prior to joining Weill Cornell Medicine in 2015, Dr. Winkler held Urology Residency Site Director positions at both the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Icahn School of Medicine. He was also Chief of Urology at Jacobi Medical Center/North Central Bronx Hospital and subsequently Elmhurst Hospital Center/Queens Hospital Center. He won Resident Teaching awards at both residency programs. He is currently Chief of Urology at NYP-Lower Manhattan Hospital. Dr. Winkler also sees patients and performs operative procedures at WCMC-NYP.Dr. Winkler believes that patient education is essential to the collaborative effort between physician and patient to achieve an optimal outcome. In his practice, he spends the extra time to make certain his patients have a thorough understanding of both their illness and the treatment options available. Dr. Winkler's particular areas of focus are Men's Heath, Stone Disease, as well as voiding Dysfunction in both Men and Women.A particular passion is Community Health Awareness of Urologic Disease. Dr. Winkler has organized numerous educational and screening programs involving prostate cancer awareness and bladder health.
WebsiteWhere did Dr. Winkler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Urology A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, General Surgery
Medical School: Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny | State University of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook
What languages does Dr. Winkler speak?
Dr. Winkler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Winkler treat?
As a Urologist, Dr. Winkler 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. Winkler. 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.
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Ureter Stone
- Ureteral Disorder
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
- Ureteral Calculus
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
- N201: Calculus of ureter
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- BPH
- Prostate Enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Microscopic Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
- Microscopic hematuria
- Hidden blood in urine
- Invisible blood in pee
ICD-10 Codes:
- R310: Gross hematuria
- R3129: Other microscopic hematuria
Also known as:
- Elevated PSA Level
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Disease
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
- Prostate Problems
- High Prostate Specific Antigen
- Abnormal PSA Test
- Increased PSA
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
Also known as:
- Urinary Retention
- Urine and Urination
- Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
- Trouble emptying bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R339: Retention of urine, unspecified
Also known as:
- Frequent Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary frequency
- Peeing often
- Frequent need to urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R350: Frequency of micturition
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Other Urinary Tract Obstruction or Reflux
- Bladder Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Urinary Tract Blockage
- Urine Backflow Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N138: Other obstructive and reflux uropathy
Also known as:
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- ED
- Impotence
- Erection problems
- Sexual dysfunction (male)
ICD-10 Codes:
- N5201: Erectile dysfunction due to arterial insufficiency
- N529: Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
- Bladder carcinoma
- Urothelial bladder cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
- C670: Malignant neoplasm of trigone of bladder
Also known as:
- Other Male Genital Disorder
- Various male reproductive problems
- Specific male genital conditions
- Male sex organ issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- N5089: Other specified disorders of the male genital organs
Also known as:
- Other Bladder Disorder
- Bladder Disease
- Bladder Problems
- Bladder Conditions
- Urinary Bladder Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3289: Other specified disorders of bladder
Does Dr. Winkler accept my insurance?
Dr. Winkler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Winkler accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Winkler in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Winkler's office located?
NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn - Multi-Specialty
38 6th Avenue
Floor 2
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(917) 300-0553
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What is Dr. Winkler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Winkler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437171667.
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What is Dr. Alfred Winkler's specialty?
Dr. Winkler is a Urologist near Brooklyn, NY. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Winkler to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alfred Winkler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Winkler is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist 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 Alfred Winkler accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Alfred Winkler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alfred Winkler offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Winkler, or call (917) 300-0553 for more information.
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