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Dr. Josef Schenker, MD

Brooklyn, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schenker, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Josef Schenker, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Schenker completed his residency at New York Methodist Hosp, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Schenker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schenker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schenker’s office at (718) 780-3000.

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

    • Residency: New York Methodist Hosp, Emergency Medicine | New York Methodist Hospital

    • Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il

    Is Dr. Schenker board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Josef Schenker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Schenker speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Schenker treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Schenker 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. Schenker. 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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection
    • STD
    • STI
    • Venereal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A64: Unspecified sexually transmitted disease

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Skin infection
    • Bacterial skin inflammation
    • Acute skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Schenker perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Josef Schenker may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Schenker's office.

    Does Dr. Schenker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schenker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 780-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Schenker accept in Brooklyn, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Gorman-Rupp Co

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of New York

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • VNSNY Choice

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    Where is Dr. Schenker's office located?

    Dr. Josef Schenker's Primary Practice

    506 6th St

    Brooklyn, NY 11215

    (718) 780-3000

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    Dr. Josef Schenker's Practice 2

    6122 Fresh Pond Rd # G

    Middle Village, NY 11379

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    Dr. Josef Schenker's Practice 3

    1811 Avenue J

    Brooklyn, NY 11230

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

    Dr. Schenker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225004708.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schenker?

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

    What is Dr. Josef Schenker's specialty?

    Dr. Schenker is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Brooklyn, NY. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Schenker to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Josef Schenker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schenker is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, BronxCare Health System 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Josef Schenker accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Josef Schenker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Josef Schenker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Schenker's office at (718) 780-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Josef Schenker?

    Please contact Dr. Schenker's office at (718) 780-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Josef Schenker have?

    Dr. Josef Schenker is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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