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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ostrovsky, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Alexander Ostrovsky, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Ostrovsky completed his residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Emergency Medicine; Caritas Carney Hosp, Internal Medicine; Caritas Carney Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Ostrovsky is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ostrovsky’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ostrovsky’s office at (718) 280-5172.
Where did Dr. Ostrovsky go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Emergency Medicine; Caritas Carney Hosp, Internal Medicine; Caritas Carney Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Caritas Carney Hospital
Medical School: Rush Med Coll of Rush University, Chicago Il
What languages does Dr. Ostrovsky speak?
Dr. Ostrovsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ostrovsky typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ostrovsky 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. Ostrovsky. 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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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 Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alcohol Abuse with Intoxication
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Problem drinking with intoxication
- Alcohol poisoning
- Acute alcohol intoxication
ICD-10 Codes:
- F10129: Alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ostrovsky typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Ostrovsky may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Ostrovsky's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ostrovsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Ostrovsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 280-5172 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ostrovsky accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Ostrovsky 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 Commercial
All Other Third Party
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Elderplan
Healthfirst New York
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ostrovsky's office located?
Dr. Alexander Ostrovsky's Primary Practice
1305 Kings Hwy
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 280-5172
What is Dr. Ostrovsky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ostrovsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952377962.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ostrovsky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ostrovsky
What is Dr. Alexander Ostrovsky's specialty?
Dr. Ostrovsky is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Brooklyn, NY.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Alexander Ostrovsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ostrovsky is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, North Shore University 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
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Is Alexander Ostrovsky accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Ostrovsky is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Ostrovsky offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ostrovsky's office at (718) 280-5172 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Ostrovsky?
Please contact Dr. Ostrovsky's office at (718) 280-5172 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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