Dr. Thomas Fuchs, MD

Fresh Meadows, NY

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Fuchs, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Fresh Meadows, NY?

Dr. Thomas Fuchs, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fresh Meadows, NY. He has been practicing for over 39 years. Dr. Fuchs graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas. Dr. Fuchs is fluent in English, Hebrew, Hungarian, Spanish, and Yiddish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fuchs’s office.

Where did Dr. Fuchs go to medical school and complete their residency?

Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas

What languages does Dr. Fuchs speak?

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

English
Hebrew
Hungarian
Spanish
Yiddish

What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fuchs typically treat?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fuchs 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. Fuchs. 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:

Sore Throat
Strep Throat
Streptococcal Infection
Acute pharyngitis
Throat inflammation
Acute throat infection
Bacterial Sore Throat
Pharyngitis
Strep Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

Also known as:

Common Cold
Upper Respiratory Infection
Head Cold
Cold Symptoms
Nasal Congestion

ICD-10 Codes:

J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]

Also known as:

Pre-Employment Medical Exam
Job physical
Employment health check
Pre-hire medical assessment

ICD-10 Codes:

Z021: Encounter for pre-employment examination

Also known as:

Exposure to COVID-19
COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
COVID-19 contact
Suspected coronavirus exposure
SARS-CoV-2 exposure

ICD-10 Codes:

Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

Also known as:

Immunization Visit
Vaccines
Vaccination appointment
Shot visit
Immunization encounter

ICD-10 Codes:

Z23: Encounter for immunization

Also known as:

Acute Cough
Cough
Sudden cough
Short-term cough
New cough

ICD-10 Codes:

R051: Acute cough

Also known as:

Viral Infection
Virus Infection
Viral Illness
Common Virus

ICD-10 Codes:

B349: Viral infection, unspecified

Also known as:

Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
Other biohazard exposure cleared
No other biological agent exposure found
Other bioweapon exposure ruled out

ICD-10 Codes:

Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out

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:

Tuberculosis Screening
TB test
PPD test
Tuberculosis exposure check

ICD-10 Codes:

Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fuchs typically perform?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Fuchs may include:

Please contact Dr. Fuchs' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Fuchs accept my insurance?

Please contact Dr. Fuchs' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

Where is Dr. Fuchs' office located?

Dr. Thomas Fuchs' Primary Practice

18606 Union Tpke

Fresh Meadows, NY 11366

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

Dr. Fuchs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285680496.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fuchs?

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

What is Dr. Thomas Fuchs's specialty?

Dr. Fuchs is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Fresh Meadows, NY.

What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

Is Dr. Thomas Fuchs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Fuchs is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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