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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bekar, Pediatrician in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Samuel Bekar, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Bekar graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Bekar is fluent in English, Arabic, and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bekar’s office at (718) 787-1017.
Where did Dr. Bekar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program
Medical School: Aleppo University | University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Bekar board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Bekar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Bekar speak?
Dr. Bekar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Hebrew
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Bekar typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Bekar 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. Bekar. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
- Bacterial sore throat
- Infectious pharyngitis
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Head Cold
- Nasal Congestion
- Upper Respiratory Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Bekar typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Bekar may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Bekar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bekar accept my insurance?
Dr. Bekar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 787-1017 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bekar accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Bekar in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Mass General Brigham
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bekar's office located?
What is Dr. Bekar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184624827.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bekar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bekar
What is Dr. Samuel Bekar's specialty?
Dr. Bekar is a Pediatrician near Brooklyn, NY.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Samuel Bekar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bekar 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Samuel Bekar accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Bekar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Bekar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bekar's office at (718) 787-1017 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Bekar?
Please contact Dr. Bekar's office at (718) 787-1017 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samuel Bekar have?
Dr. Samuel Bekar is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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