22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Egan, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Sarah Egan, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Egan graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Egan is fluent in English, French, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Egan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Egan’s office at (718) 765-2500.
Where did Dr. Egan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Internal Medicine | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn 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. Egan board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Egan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Egan speak?
Dr. Egan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Russian
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Egan typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Egan 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. Egan. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Egan typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Egan may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Egan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Egan accept my insurance?
Dr. Egan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 765-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Egan accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Egan in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
VillageCare of New York
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Where is Dr. Egan's office located?
What is Dr. Egan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Egan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396718094.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Egan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Egan
What is Dr. Sarah Egan's specialty?
Dr. Egan is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Brooklyn, NY.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Sarah Egan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Egan is affiliated with The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sarah Egan accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Egan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Egan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Egan's office at (718) 765-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Egan?
Please contact Dr. Egan's office at (718) 765-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sarah Egan have?
Dr. Sarah Egan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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