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Dr. Sarah Kats, MD

Forest Hills, NY

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kats, Internist in Forest Hills, NY?

    Dr. Sarah Kats, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Forest Hills, NY. She has been practicing for over 40 years. Dr. Kats is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kats’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kats’s office at (718) 275-8900.

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

    • Medical School: Tbilisi State Med University

    What languages does Dr. Kats speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kats typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Kats 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. Kats. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Physical Activity
    • Healthy Eating & Physical Activity for Life
    • Sedentary lifestyle
    • Physical inactivity
    • Insufficient exercise

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z723: Lack of physical exercise

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kats typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Kats 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. Kats. 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:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Kats accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kats accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 275-8900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kats accept in Forest Hills, NY?

    Dr. Kats in Forest Hills, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • H & R Block

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kats' office located?

    Dr. Sarah Kats' Primary Practice

    11045 Queens Blvd Ste 104

    Forest Hills, NY 11375

    (718) 275-8900

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

    Dr. Kats's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073537502.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kats?

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

    What is Dr. Sarah Kats's specialty?

    Dr. Kats is a Internist near Forest Hills, 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. Sarah Kats affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kats is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Long Island Jewish 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 Sarah Kats accepting new patients in Forest Hills, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Sarah Kats is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sarah Kats offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kats's office at (718) 275-8900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sarah Kats?

    Please contact Dr. Kats's office at (718) 275-8900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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