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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Emmer, Internist in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Louis Emmer, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Emmer completed his residency at Staten Island Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Emmer is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Emmer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Emmer’s office at (718) 967-6600.
Where did Dr. Emmer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Staten Island Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Technion-Israel Inst Of Tech- Fac Of Med- Haifa- Israel
Is Dr. Emmer board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Louis Emmer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Emmer speak?
Dr. Emmer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
What conditions does Dr. Emmer treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Emmer 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. Emmer. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Acute Frontal Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Acute frontal sinusitis
- Short-term forehead sinus infection
- Frontal sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0110: Acute frontal sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Other High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Other hyperlipidemia
- Other high lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Head Cold
- Nasal Congestion
- Upper Respiratory Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)
- Long-term tiredness
- Persistent fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5382: Chronic fatigue, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Which procedures does Dr. Emmer perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Louis Emmer may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Emmer's office.
Does Dr. Emmer accept my insurance?
Dr. Emmer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 967-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Emmer accept in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Emmer in Staten Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Emmer's office located?
Dr. Louis Emmer's Primary Practice
4982 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 967-6600
What is Dr. Emmer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Emmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306897327.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Emmer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Emmer
What is Dr. Louis Emmer's specialty?
Dr. Emmer is a Internist near Staten Island, NY.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Emmer to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Louis Emmer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Emmer is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital - North 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Louis Emmer accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?
Yes, Dr. Louis Emmer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Louis Emmer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Emmer's office at (718) 967-6600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Louis Emmer?
Please contact Dr. Emmer's office at (718) 967-6600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Louis Emmer have?
Dr. Louis Emmer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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