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Dr. Harold Grafstein, MD

(Harold Mark Grafstein, MD)

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology and Obstetrics
New York Medical College (1989)
Professional interests include: prenatal care, menopause, pregnancy, and more.
1476 Deer Park Avenue Suite 4
North Babylon, NY 11703

Dr. Harold Grafstein, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in North Babylon, NY specializing in obstetrics & gynecology, gynecology and obstetrics. He graduated from New York Medical College in 1989 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Harold Grafstein, MD is affiliated with New York University, NYU Langone Health and NYU Langone Medical Associates — North Babylon.

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Office Locations

Address:

1476 Deer Park Avenue Suite 4
North Babylon, NY 11703

Some issues Dr. Harold Grafstein, MD can help you with:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.

Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.

The symptoms of PCOS include:

  • Weight gain
  • Acne
  • Facial or body hair
  • Thinning head hair
  • Missing or irregular periods
  • Infertility

PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.

Treatment for PCOS may include:

  • Insulin sensitizers, which help the body use insulin more effectively, lowering hormone levels. The most commonly used insulin sensitizer is metformin.
  • Weight loss. Being overweight does not cause PCOS, and PCOS can make losing weight difficult. Still, weight loss can improve symptoms for many women.
  • Birth control pills to regulate menstruation and sometimes reduce symptoms such as acne.
  • Fertility medications, especially medications to stimulate ovulation such as clomiphene.
  • Anti-androgen medications, which work to treat symptoms such as acne and facial hair.
  • Low-carb diets, which work similarly to insulin sensitizers to lower hormone levels and help reduce weight.
  • Ovarian drilling or resectioning, surgical procedures sometimes performed if infertility is a persistent problem. These procedures open up the wall of the ovary to temporarily make ovulation more likely.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold Grafstein, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Harold Grafstein, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in North Babylon, NY were preventive care, cytology, gynecologic pathology and breast exam.

breast exam 20
cytology 22
doctor visit 37
gynecologic pathology 22
gynecologic procedures 20
preventive care 22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Grafstein, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 34
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 18
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
85 and over
75 to 84
Less than 65 3
65 to 74 12

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Grafstein, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Harold Grafstein, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 3
Depression
Chronic Kidney Disease
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 13
Atrial Fibrillation
Dementia
Cancer

Education & Training

Dr. Harold Grafstein, MD graduated from New York Medical College in 1989. He completed residency at Maryland General Hospital. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: New York Medical College (1989)

Residency: Maryland General Hospital (1993)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Harold Grafstein, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University
NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Medical Associates — North Babylon

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Harold Grafstein, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Centerlight Healthcare, HIP, Multiplan, Cigna, First Health, Aetna, United Healthcare, POMCO Insurance Company, Tricare, VNS Choice Advantage, Oxford, Medicare, NYSHIP - The Empire Plan, Sedgwick WTC, Elderplan, VA Community Care Network, GHI, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Qualcare Inc., Railroad Medicare, WTC Health Program, HIP EPO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, Healthfirst Medicaid, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Healthfirst Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, WellCare, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Guardian, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Aetna Medicare, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, GHI Medicare Supplement, United Healthcare Navigate, Aetna POS, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), Trustmark , Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Healthfirst Child Health Plus, Medicaid Managed Care, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS Healthplus Special Needs, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, Qualcare Inc, HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2, Insurance Design Administrators, Health Net of California, Global Excel, Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1, American Plan Administrators, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, AXA Assistance USA, Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Nippon Life-Aetna, Fiserv Health, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, VillageCare, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), Screen Actors Guild, HIP Prime Silver, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange, Partners Health Plan FIDA, Meritain Health, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, HIP Bridge, Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Connecticare Bridge, BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY, NY Fire Department - WTC, HIP Prime Bronze, Aetna POS (American Express Employer), Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees), BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage, Connecticare Commercial, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, HIP Prime Gold, Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4, New York Hotel Trades, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, Global Health, Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange, HIP Prime Platinum, Partners Health Plan Medicare, Nippon Life of America-Aetna, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., Aetna International, Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP, Medicare Part A and B, Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, VNS NY Choice Select Health, WellNet, Aetna Student Plan, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Health And Recovery Plan (Harp), HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, Allied, Oxford Metro, Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, Longevity Health Plan Medicare and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Harold Grafstein, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Centerlight Healthcare
HIP
Multiplan
Cigna
First Health
Aetna
United Healthcare
POMCO Insurance Company
Tricare
VNS Choice Advantage
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Harold Grafstein, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Amgen Inc. $125 Prolia
$125
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $32 NEXPLANON
$32
Phadia US Inc. $18 SDG-IDD-Allergy
$18
Astellas Pharma US Inc $16 Vesicare
$16
Janssen Biotech, Inc. $16 STELARA
$16
Other $24 Belviq
$13 		NEXPLANON
$12
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $231

Biography

Dr. Harold Grafstein is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist in Mineola, NY and North Babylon, NY. Clinical interests for Dr. Grafstein include sexually transmitted diseases (STds), menopause, and minimally invasive surgery. He most likely takes Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. After attending New York Medical College for medical school, he completed his residency training at Maryland General Hospital. He is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Health.

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