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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. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. 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 and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Emmer’s office at (718) 477-6900.
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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Emmer typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Emmer typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Emmer 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Emmer accept my insurance?
Dr. Emmer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 477-6900 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
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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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) 477-6900
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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Louis Emmer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Emmer is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital - North, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Richmond University Medical Center, Englewood Hospital, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center 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 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) 477-6900 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) 477-6900 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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