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Dr. Robert Fafalak

Rheumatologist (Joint Pain/Inflammation Specialist), Internal Medicine

4.73 (623)
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Biography

Education and Background

Education and training

New York Medical College
Specialty
Rheumatologist (Joint Pain/Inflammation Specialist), Internal Medicine
NPI number
1982683041

Reviews

4.73 Based on
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4.8 (589)
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3.6 (21)
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3.5 (13)
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May 5, 2022 Steve
Wonderful doctor and staff. Spends a lot of time we you to go over your questions and us very caring. I’ve also found referrals to other doctors to be good.
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Dec 27, 2019 Carmen Hernandez
Dr. Fafalak has been my doctor for over 20 years! I always feel confident about any health issue I may be experiencing after my visit with him. I trust him completely!! Some patients say it's a long wait before you see him. Honestly, if you want a doctor who is thorough, listens to your every need ,explains, referes, and doesn't rush you...then he's the right doctor for you! I don't want a doctor that treats me like I'm at an express line at the market, and neither should you! His staff are great! Stephanie, Jennifer, and Julie are helpful & friendly! You deserve a doctor who cares! That's Dr. Robert G. Fafalak.
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Aug 22, 2018 nicholas caruso
Dr. Fafalak has been my physician since 1998. I am truly grateful to have this dedicated and caring doctor as my health care provider. He has done an incredible job at monitoring trends in my health profile to diagnose abnormalities over the years. He has provided me with strong referrals to other health professionals. I am grateful. I am in excellent health as a result of his care.
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Aug 2, 2022 Brendan Proper
Had an hour wait for my appointment. He was generally nice during the visit and so was the office staff. The bill was incorrect, including lab work that I did not have. He also billed for two office visits which I did not see him at all. I will not be going back.
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Jun 11, 2021 Joshua Arcus
There comes a point when the repeated inability to reach office staff on the phone, or to get a call back, or to get a reply to an Email, or to have a discussion about labwork.... all of it overshadows the competence of the doctor. I understand others' frustrations about wait times, but that's common for doctors. But I've never experienced such an indifference to responding to paying customers/patients days later, and after 1, 2, 3 follow-ups. The doctor has been made aware of these issues by me, and has reasonable enough situational awareness that if he doesn't hold his staff to a higher standard, it means he doesn't perceive this behavior as a problem either. As a result, he has lost my confidence, and my business. There are plenty of qualified doctors out there. Buyer/Patient beware.
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Costs with Blue Cross/Blue Shield (any - including Anthem, Empire, etc.)

New patient office visit
up to $247*
Providers charge for an "office visit" when discussing treatment for a specific health condition.

It does not include the cost of tests or procedures, and is based on:
  • medical complexity of the health issue (most visits are low complexity)
  • face-to-face time spent with the provider
  • time spent by the provider documenting the encounter
Minimal complexity
up to $107*
Low complexity
up to $134*
Moderate complexity
up to $154*
High complexity
up to $247*
Joint injections
up to $199*
Major joint/bursa(knee, hip, shoulder, trochanteric bursa, subacromial bursa, pes anserine bursa)
up to $167*
Intermediate joint/bursa: (temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow, ankle, olecranon bursa)
up to $137*
Minor joint/bursa: (fingers [PIP, DIP], toes)
up to $130*
Carpal tunnel injection
up to $199*
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement
up to $132*
Ultrasonography - Imaging (Ultrasound) ultrasonic guidance code for needle placement
up to $132*
DEXA bone density study (for osteoporosis)
up to $93*
DEXA Bone density
up to $93*
X-ray spine examinations
up to $76*
X-ray of cervical spine (neck region) with 2 or 3 views
up to $74*
X-ray of thoracic spine (mid-back region) with 2 views
up to $76*
Single view X-ray of any region of the spine
up to $45*
Radiologic Exam
up to $71*
X-ray Lumbar Spines, 2 or 3 views
up to $71*
X-ray Knee, 1-2 views
up to $63*
Radiologic examination, hand; complete, minimum of 3 views
up to $47*
Antibody Test
up to $15*
Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test
up to $15*
Allergen specific IgE; qualitative, each allergen
up to $5*
Other Rheumatologist Services
up to $1884*
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) level
up to $25*
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
up to $1167*
Speech and language therapy
up to $112*
Intermediate evaluation
up to $95*
Office consultation for a new or established patient
up to $178*
Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter
up to $35*
Injections of anesthetic and/or steroid into lower or sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance
up to $435*
Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid, with video
up to $467*
Nerve conduction studies, 1-2 studies
up to $120*
Exploration of spinal fusion
up to $1884*
Ultrasound measurement of post-voiding residual urine
up to $35*
HIV-2 antibody
up to $11*
Direct measurement of LDL cholesterol
up to $8*
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Price Breakdown

Typical treatment path for Rheumatology Consultation
These are the most common services patients usually receive during their Rheumatology Consultation appointment.
New patient office visit
up to $247*
Providers charge for an "office visit" when discussing treatment for a specific health condition.

It does not include the cost of tests or procedures, and is based on:
  • medical complexity of the health issue (most visits are low complexity)
  • face-to-face time spent with the provider
  • time spent by the provider documenting the encounter
Most common service(s)
Low complexity
up to $134*
Other service(s)
Minimal complexity
up to $107*
Moderate complexity
up to $154*
High complexity
up to $247*

Predicted total:
up to $134*
* depends on your specific insurance (copay, deductible, coverage, etc.)