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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Berger, Internist in Commack, NY?
Dr. Paul Berger, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Commack, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Berger graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, Nephrology; Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Berger is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Berger’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Berger’s office at (631) 499-2226.
Where did Dr. Berger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, Nephrology; Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Berger board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Berger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Berger speak?
Dr. Berger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Berger typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Berger 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. Berger. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Berger typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Berger may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Berger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Berger accept my insurance?
Dr. Berger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 499-2226 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Berger accept in Commack, NY?
Dr. Berger in Commack, 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
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Berger's office located?
Dr. Paul Berger's Primary Practice
283 Commack Rd Ste 200
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 499-2226
What is Dr. Berger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Berger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952308538.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Berger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Berger
What is Dr. Paul Berger's specialty?
Dr. Berger is a Internist near Commack, NY.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Paul Berger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Berger is affiliated with Peconic Bay Medical Center, Good Samaritan University Hospital - West Islip, Ny, St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Paul Berger accepting new patients in Commack, NY?
Yes, Dr. Paul Berger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Berger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Berger's office at (631) 499-2226 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Berger?
Please contact Dr. Berger's office at (631) 499-2226 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Berger have?
Dr. Paul Berger is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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