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44 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kurtz, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Brewster, NY?
Dr. Norma Kurtz, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brewster, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified. Dr. Kurtz completed her residency at St Luke'S Hosp, Internal Medicine and is currently affiliated with Putnam Hospital Center Emergency Department. Dr. Kurtz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kurtz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kurtz’s office at (845) 278-6930.
Where did Dr. Kurtz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Luke'S Hosp, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Kurtz board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Norma Kurtz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kurtz speak?
Dr. Kurtz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kurtz typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kurtz 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. Kurtz. 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:
- Severe Intellectual Disability
- Mild Intellectual Disability
- Developmental Disabilities
- Severe Cognitive Impairment
- Profound Developmental Delay
- Significant Intellectual Impairment
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Mild Developmental Delay
- Learning Disability (Intellectual)
ICD-10 Codes:
- F72: Severe intellectual disabilities
- F70: Mild intellectual disabilities
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infectious Disease Exposure
- Infectious Disease
- Communicable Disease Contact
- Suspected Infection Exposure
- Contagious Disease Exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2089: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism
- Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
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:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kurtz typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Norma Kurtz may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Kurtz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kurtz accept my insurance?
Dr. Kurtz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 278-6930 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kurtz accept in Brewster, NY?
Dr. Kurtz in Brewster, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kurtz's office located?
Dr. Norma Kurtz's Primary Practice
15 Mount Ebo Rd S Ste 1
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 278-6930
What is Dr. Kurtz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kurtz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033133400.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kurtz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kurtz
What is Dr. Norma Kurtz's specialty?
Dr. Kurtz is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Brewster, 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 this Dr. Norma Kurtz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kurtz is affiliated with Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall - Newburgh, Vassar Brothers 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Norma Kurtz accepting new patients in Brewster, NY?
Yes, Dr. Norma Kurtz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Norma Kurtz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kurtz's office at (845) 278-6930 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Norma Kurtz?
Please contact Dr. Kurtz's office at (845) 278-6930 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Norma Kurtz have?
Dr. Norma Kurtz is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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