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Dr. Boris Livshits, MD

Elmwood Park, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Livshits, Internist in Elmwood Park, NJ?

    Dr. Boris Livshits, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Elmwood Park, NJ. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Livshits graduated from Moscow University of Medicine and completed his residency at Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine. Dr. Livshits is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Livshits’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Livshits’s office at (201) 797-8914.

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

    • Residency: Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine | St Vincents Med Center Ny Med College | New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program

    • Medical School: First Moscow Sechenov Med Institute Moscow Russia | Moscow University of Medicine

    Is Dr. Livshits board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Boris Livshits, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Livshits speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Livshits treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Livshits 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. Livshits. 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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Long-term Heart Disease
    • Ongoing Heart Ischemia
    • Chronic Coronary Artery Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I259: Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    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:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Liver Disease
    • Hepatic illness
    • Liver condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K769: Liver disease, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Livshits perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Boris Livshits may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Livshits' office.

    Does Dr. Livshits accept my insurance?

    Dr. Livshits accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 797-8914 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Livshits accept in Elmwood Park, NJ?

    Dr. Livshits in Elmwood Park, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Livshits' office located?

    Dr. Boris Livshits' Primary Practice

    278 Broadway

    Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    (201) 797-8914

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

    Dr. Livshits's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962442210.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Livshits?

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

    What is Dr. Boris Livshits's specialty?

    Dr. Livshits is a Internist near Elmwood Park, NJ.

    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. Livshits to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Boris Livshits affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Livshits is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Englewood Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, The Valley 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Boris Livshits accepting new patients in Elmwood Park, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Boris Livshits is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Boris Livshits offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Livshits's office at (201) 797-8914 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Boris Livshits?

    Please contact Dr. Livshits's office at (201) 797-8914 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Boris Livshits have?

    Dr. Boris Livshits is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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