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Dr. Yefim Ornstein, MD

Brooklyn, NY

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ornstein, Internist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Yefim Ornstein, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Ornstein graduated from Tver State Medical Academy and completed his residency at St Johns Espiscpl Hsp-S Shr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ornstein is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ornstein’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ornstein’s office at (718) 376-2727.

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

    • Residency: St Johns Espiscpl Hsp-S Shr, Internal Medicine | LECOMT/St John's Episcopal Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Tver State Med Inst- Tver (Kalinin)- Russia | Tver State Medical Academy

    Is Dr. Ornstein board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Yefim Ornstein, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ornstein speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Ornstein treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Ornstein 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. Ornstein. 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:

    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • B Vitamins
    • B12 Anemia
    • Dietary B12 Anemia
    • Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Anemias
    • Anemia
    • Uncommon anemia
    • Rare anemia
    • Specific anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D6489: Other specified anemias

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Body Fat
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Nail Disorder
    • Nail Disease
    • Nail Problem
    • Unspecified Nail Condition
    • Fingernail Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L609: Nail disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4

    What procedures does Dr. Ornstein perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Ornstein 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. Ornstein. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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. Ornstein accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ornstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 376-2727 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ornstein accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Ornstein in Brooklyn, 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

    • ASR Corporation

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Deutsche Bank

    • Elderplan

    • EmblemHealth

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ornstein's office located?

    Dr. Yefim Ornstein's Primary Practice

    2072 Ocean Ave Apt 102

    Brooklyn, NY 11230

    (718) 376-2727

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

    Dr. Ornstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023050473.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ornstein?

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

    What is Dr. Yefim Ornstein's specialty?

    Dr. Ornstein is a Internist near Brooklyn, NY.

    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. Ornstein to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Yefim Ornstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ornstein is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving 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

    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 Yefim Ornstein accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Yefim Ornstein is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yefim Ornstein offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ornstein's office at (718) 376-2727 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yefim Ornstein?

    Please contact Dr. Ornstein's office at (718) 376-2727 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Yefim Ornstein have?

    Dr. Yefim Ornstein is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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