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Dr. Robert Rapaport, MD is a pediatrician in New York, NY specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology. He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Robert Rapaport, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Health System and Mount Sinai South Nassau Mount Sinai Morningside Mount Sinai Beth Israel Mount Sinai Brooklyn Mount Sinai Queens The Mount Sinai Hospital Mount Sinai West.
Mount Sinai South Nassau Mount Sinai Morningside Mount Sinai Beth Israel Mount Sinai Brooklyn Mount Sinai Queens The Mount Sinai Hospital Mount Sinai West
Autoimmune Diseases
An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.
A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.
Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.
It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:
Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.
Dr. Robert Rapaport, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. He completed residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Residency: Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Robert Rapaport, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Robert Rapaport, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ and AETNA - Commercial.
According to our sources, Dr. Robert Rapaport, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Robert Rapaport, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 33 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Rapaport, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert Rapaport, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$154,615
OMNITROPE $127,917 |
$26,698 |
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$43,068
Norditropin $38,380 |
$4,688 |
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$40,777
Norditropin $40,542 |
$235 |
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$25,545
Norditropin $25,545 |
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$21,531
VOXZOGO 1.2mg $21,531 |
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$35,573
ZOMACTON $8,470 |
NGENLA $4,335 |
OMNITROPE $2,543 |
Saizen $163 |
SUPPRELIN LA $125 |
Other $19,937 |
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| $131,866 | |
| $26,094 | |
| $19,721 | |
| $140 |
Dr. Robert Rapaport, MD has received 70 research payments totaling $171,580.
Dr. Robert Rapaport's specialties are pediatric endocrinology and general pediatrics. Patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Rapaport's areas of expertise include congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), hyperparathyroidism, and congenital hypothyroidism. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Medicaid Managed Care, Blue California, and Fidelis Care. Before performing his residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Dr. Rapaport attended SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine for medical school. He is conversant in Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.
