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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vavasis, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Anthony Vavasis, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Vavasis graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Family Medicine. Dr. Vavasis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vavasis’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vavasis’s office at (718) 606-3863.
Where did Dr. Vavasis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Family Medicine | A Einstein College M Yeshiva University | Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi | University of Michigan Medical School
Is Dr. Vavasis board certified in Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Anthony Vavasis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vavasis speak?
Dr. Vavasis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Vavasis treat?
As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vavasis 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. Vavasis. 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:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Abnormal Bone Density
- Bone Structure Problem
- Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8580: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Which procedures does Dr. Vavasis perform as a Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Anthony Vavasis may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vavasis' office.
Does Dr. Vavasis accept my insurance?
Dr. Vavasis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 606-3863 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vavasis accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Vavasis in Brooklyn, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Vavasis' office located?
What is Dr. Vavasis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vavasis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396729984.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vavasis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vavasis
What is Dr. Anthony Vavasis's specialty?
Dr. Vavasis is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Brooklyn, NY. Contact Dr. Vavasis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Anthony Vavasis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vavasis is affiliated with Montefiore Hospital (Moses Campus) 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 Anthony Vavasis accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Anthony Vavasis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anthony Vavasis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vavasis's office at (718) 606-3863 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anthony Vavasis?
Please contact Dr. Vavasis's office at (718) 606-3863 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Anthony Vavasis have?
Dr. Anthony Vavasis is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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