Dr. Christopher Szeles, MD

Staten Island, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Szeles, Physiatrist in Staten Island, NY?

Dr. Christopher Szeles, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Szeles graduated from Sackler School of Medicine and completed his residency at Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Szeles is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Szeles’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Szeles’s office at (718) 226-6362.

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

Residency: Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Graduate Hospital
Medical School: Tel Aviv University / Sackler Faculty of Medicine | Sackler School of Medicine

Is Dr. Szeles board certified as a Physiatrist?

Yes, Dr. Christopher Szeles, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

What languages does Dr. Szeles speak?

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

English
Spanish

What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Szeles typically treat?

As a Physiatrist, Dr. Szeles 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. Szeles. 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:

Malaise
Fatigue
General discomfort
Feeling unwell
Unease

ICD-10 Codes:

R5381: Other malaise

Also known as:

Ischemic Stroke
Brain Attack
Cerebral Infarction
Brain Ischemia

ICD-10 Codes:

I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

Also known as:

Walking and Mobility Problems
Walking Problems
Gait Abnormalities
Trouble Moving
Mobility Issues

ICD-10 Codes:

R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

Also known as:

Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
Back Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lower Back Nerve Compression
Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

ICD-10 Codes:

M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

Also known as:

Long-Term Effects of Brain Bleed
Hemorrhagic Stroke
Post-Hemorrhagic Stroke Complications
Brain Hemorrhage After-Effects
Chronic Symptoms after Brain Bleed

ICD-10 Codes:

I6900: Unspecified sequelae of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

Also known as:

Walking Problems
Gait Abnormalities
Difficulty Walking
Unsteady Gait
Balance Problems

ICD-10 Codes:

R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Szeles typically perform?

As a Physiatrist, Dr. Szeles performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Szeles. 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:

Individual Speech and Language Therapy
Speech-Language Pathology
Voice Therapy
Communication Disorder Treatment
Auditory Processing Therapy

CPT Codes:

92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

Does Dr. Szeles accept my insurance?

Dr. Szeles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 226-6362 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Szeles accept in Staten Island, NY?

Dr. Szeles in Staten Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Szeles' office located?

Dr. Christopher Szeles' Primary Practice

475 Seaview Ave

Staten Island, NY 10305

(718) 226-6362

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What hospitals are Dr. Szeles affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Szeles has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Staten Island University Hospital - North,Staten Island, NY

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 5 Procedures

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

Dr. Szeles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841273380.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Szeles?

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

What is Dr. Christopher Szeles's specialty?

Dr. Szeles is a Physiatrist near Staten Island, NY.

What does a Physiatrist do?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

Is Dr. Christopher Szeles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Szeles is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital - North 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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