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Dr. Ira Meisels, MD

New York, NY

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Meisels, Nephrologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Ira Meisels, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Meisels completed her residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Nephrology; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Internal Medicine. Dr. Meisels is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meisels’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meisels’s office at (212) 492-5500.

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

    • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Nephrology; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Meisels board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ira Meisels, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Meisels speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Meisels treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Meisels 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. Meisels. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • High Potassium
    • Low Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Potassium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium
    • Hypokalemia
    • Potassium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • E875: Hyperkalemia
    • E876: Hypokalemia

    Also known as:

    • Persistent Protein in Urine
    • Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Persistent proteinuria
    • Ongoing protein in urine
    • Proteinuria
    • Albuminuria
    • Foamy urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R801: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified
    • R809: Proteinuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lupus kidney disease
    • Kidney Disease
    • Lupus
    • Lupus nephritis
    • Kidney inflammation from lupus
    • Glomerulonephritis in SLE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Emergency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Emergency
    • Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
    • Acute Hypertensive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I161: Hypertensive emergency

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Tubular Necrosis
    • ATN
    • Kidney Tubule Death

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis

    Which procedures does Dr. Meisels perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ira Meisels may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Meisels' office.

    Does Dr. Meisels accept my insurance?

    Dr. Meisels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 492-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Meisels in New York, 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)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • MetroPlus

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • VNSNY Choice

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    Where is Dr. Meisels' office located?

    Dr. Ira Meisels' Primary Practice

    5 E 98th St

    New York, NY 10029

    (212) 492-5500

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    Dr. Ira Meisels' Practice 2

    425 W 59th St Fl 8

    New York, NY 10019

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

    Dr. Meisels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720071509.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meisels?

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

    What is Dr. Ira Meisels's specialty?

    Dr. Meisels is a Nephrologist near New York, NY. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Meisels to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ira Meisels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Meisels is affiliated with Mount Sinai West 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

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    Is Ira Meisels accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Ira Meisels is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ira Meisels offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Meisels's office at (212) 492-5500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ira Meisels?

    Please contact Dr. Meisels's office at (212) 492-5500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ira Meisels have?

    Dr. Ira Meisels is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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