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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, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Erim’s office at (315) 798-4955.
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 Dr. Erim 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.
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
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Erim 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.
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) 798-4955 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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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. 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. Contact Dr. Erim to book an appointment today.
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
Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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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) 798-4955 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) 798-4955 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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