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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Erim, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Utica, NY?
Dr. Elif Erim, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Utica, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Erim graduated from Istanbul Universitesi. Dr. Erim is fluent in English, German, and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Erim’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Erim’s office at (315) 798-4811.
Where did Dr. Erim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Istanbul University Istanbul Tip Fak Istanbul Turkey | Istanbul Universitesi
Is Dr. Erim board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Elif Erim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Erim speak?
Dr. Erim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Turkish
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Erim typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Erim 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. Erim. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Failure to Thrive
- Geriatric Failure to Thrive
- Unexplained Decline in Adults
- Wasting Syndrome in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- R627: Adult failure to thrive
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Erim typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Erim 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. Erim. 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:
- 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
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:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Does Dr. Erim accept my insurance?
Dr. Erim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 798-4811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Erim accept in Utica, NY?
Dr. Erim in Utica, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
MVP Health Care
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Erim's office located?
What is Dr. Erim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Erim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003842584.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Erim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Erim
What is Dr. Elif Erim's specialty?
Dr. Erim is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Utica, NY.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Elif Erim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Erim is affiliated with Wynn Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Elif Erim accepting new patients in Utica, NY?
Yes, Dr. Elif Erim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elif Erim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Erim's office at (315) 798-4811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elif Erim?
Please contact Dr. Erim's office at (315) 798-4811 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elif Erim have?
Dr. Elif Erim is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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