52 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yancovitz, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Stanley Yancovitz, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 52 years and is board certified. Dr. Yancovitz graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Yancovitz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yancovitz’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yancovitz’s office at (212) 420-4005.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Yancovitz?
Dr. Stanley Yancovitz, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Yancovitz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bone/Joint Infections, Endocarditis, Lyme Disease, Tuberculosis, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Yancovitz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Yancovitz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Infectious Diseases, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, 1975
Residency: Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine | Beth Israel Medical Center, New York | CEME/Mount Sinai 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. Yancovitz board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Stanley Yancovitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 1973, American Board of Internal Medicine since 1976
What languages does Dr. Yancovitz speak?
Dr. Yancovitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Yancovitz typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Yancovitz 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. Yancovitz. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
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:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Yancovitz typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Stanley Yancovitz may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Yancovitz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yancovitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Yancovitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 420-4005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yancovitz accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Yancovitz 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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Yancovitz's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
New York Super Doctors
What is Dr. Yancovitz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yancovitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609858836.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yancovitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yancovitz
What is Dr. Stanley Yancovitz's specialty?
Dr. Yancovitz is a Infectious Disease Specialist near New York, NY.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Stanley Yancovitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yancovitz is affiliated with The Mount Sinai 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Stanley Yancovitz accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Stanley Yancovitz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stanley Yancovitz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yancovitz's office at (212) 420-4005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stanley Yancovitz?
Please contact Dr. Yancovitz's office at (212) 420-4005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stanley Yancovitz have?
Dr. Stanley Yancovitz is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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