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Dr. Dennis Dowling, DO

Physiatrist

East Meadow, NY

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Dowling, Physiatrist in East Meadow, NY?

    Dr. Dennis Dowling, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in East Meadow, NY. Dr. Dowling graduated from New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Dowling is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dowling’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dowling’s office at (516) 486-6862.

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

    • Medical School: New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine | New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine | New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Dowling speak?

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

    • English
    • French

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Dowling typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Dowling 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. Dowling. 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:

    • Upper Back Pain
    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Thoracic Spine Pain
    • Mid-Back Pain
    • Thoracic Back Ache
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M546: Pain in thoracic spine
    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Movement Problems
    • Neck Joint Dysfunction
    • Mid-Back Joint Dysfunction
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Segmental Dysfunction
    • Lower Back Somatic Dysfunction
    • Lumbar Biomechanical Issues
    • Cervical spine dysfunction
    • Neck segmental dysfunction
    • Neck somatic dysfunction
    • Thoracic spine dysfunction
    • Mid-back segmental dysfunction
    • Thoracic somatic dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M9903: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of lumbar region
    • M9901: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of cervical region
    • M9902: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of thoracic region

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Dowling typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Dowling may include:

    Please contact Dr. Dowling's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Dowling accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dowling accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 486-6862 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dowling accept in East Meadow, NY?

    Dr. Dowling in East Meadow, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Dowling's office located?

    Dr. Dennis Dowling's Primary Practice

    2201 Hempstead Tpke

    East Meadow, NY 11554

    (516) 486-6862

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    What hospitals are Dr. Dowling affiliated with?

    Dr. Dowling has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Nassau University Medical Center,East Meadow, NY

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

    Dr. Dowling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740219377.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dowling?

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

    What is Dr. Dennis Dowling's specialty?

    Dr. Dowling is a Physiatrist near East Meadow, NY.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Dennis Dowling affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Dowling is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Nassau University Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. 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 Dr. Dennis Dowling accepting new patients in East Meadow, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Dennis Dowling is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dennis Dowling offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dowling's office at (516) 486-6862 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dennis Dowling?

    Please contact Dr. Dowling's office at (516) 486-6862 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Dowling's office located?

    Dr. Dowling's office is located in East Meadow, NY.