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Dr. James Underberg, MD

Dr. James Underberg, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Underberg, Internist in New York, NY?

    Dr. James Underberg, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Underberg graduated from Medical School - University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine and completed his residency at Nyu Bellevue Med Center. Dr. Underberg is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Underberg’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Underberg’s office at (212) 207-1959.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Underberg?

    Dr. James Underberg, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Underberg empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Concierge Medicine, Disease Management, Hypertension, Nutrition, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Telemedicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Underberg is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Nyu Bellevue Med Center | New York University; New York, Ny | New York University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Medical School - University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

    Is Dr. Underberg board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. James Underberg, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Underberg speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Underberg treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Underberg 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. Underberg. 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:

    • Other High Cholesterol
    • Familial High Cholesterol
    • High Lipoprotein(a)
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Familial hypercholesterolemia
    • Other hyperlipidemia
    • Other high lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • FH
    • Genetic high cholesterol
    • Elevated Lipoprotein(a)
    • Lp(a) elevation
    • High Lp(a)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
    • E7801: Familial hypercholesterolemia
    • E7841: Elevated Lipoprotein(a)

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • First Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Swollen Veins in Anus
    • Anal Lumps
    • Internal hemorrhoids
    • Grade 1 hemorrhoids
    • Mild hemorrhoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids
    • K640: First degree hemorrhoids

    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:

    • 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:

    • Lipoprotein Metabolism Disorder
    • High Triglycerides
    • High Cholesterol
    • Lipid Metabolism Disorder
    • Cholesterol
    • Lipid disorder
    • Dyslipoproteinemia
    • Genetic metabolic disorder
    • Hypertriglyceridemia
    • Elevated triglycerides
    • High blood fats
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E789: Disorder of lipoprotein metabolism, unspecified
    • E781: Pure hyperglyceridemia
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Right Bundle Branch Block
    • Arrhythmia
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • RBBB
    • Right Heart Block

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block

    Also known as:

    • Calcified Coronary Artery Disease
    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Hardened Coronary Arteries
    • Coronary Artery Calcification
    • Calcium in Heart Arteries
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2584: Coronary atherosclerosis due to calcified coronary lesion
    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Murmur
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Cardiac murmur
    • Abnormal heart sound
    • Heart sound abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Underberg perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Underberg may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Underberg's office.

    Does Dr. Underberg accept my insurance?

    Dr. Underberg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 207-1959 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Underberg accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Underberg in New York, 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

    • Atlantic Health System

    • Benefit Administrative Systems LLC

    • Centene

    • Christian Brothers Services (CBEBT)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Underberg's office located?

    Dr. James Underberg's Primary Practice

    110 E 55th St Fl 9

    New York, NY 10022

    (212) 207-1959

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

    Dr. Underberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538167127.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Underberg?

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

    What is Dr. James Underberg's specialty?

    Dr. Underberg is a Internist near New York, 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. Underberg to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Underberg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Underberg is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch 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 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 James Underberg accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. James Underberg is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Underberg offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Underberg's office at (212) 207-1959 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Underberg?

    Please contact Dr. Underberg's office at (212) 207-1959 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Underberg have?

    Dr. James Underberg is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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