Dr. William P. Boxer, MD, FACP
Internist
617.6 mi · 220 E 69th St, New York, NY 10021
At a glance
4.67 stars (12 reviews)
93% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 19 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from SUNY Health Science @ Syracuse, NY Graduated 1997
Works at Joint Pain Center of New York
4.67
12 reviews
Bedside manner
4.8
Wait time
4.0
Recent reviews
Dr. Boxer is thorough, efficient, knowledgable, and has an excellent bedside manner. He addressed all of my questions and concerns, and made sure to follow up. He is definitely the best primary care physician I have ever had.
March 31, 2012Darren R.Verified patient
Hardly any wait at all. Filling out all the forms ahead of time sped things up. Professional, courteous, easy.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Popular visit reasons
Annual Physical
Diabetes Consultation
Diabetes Follow Up
General Consultation
General Follow Up
Illness
Pre-Travel Consultation
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
Annual Physical
Diabetes Consultation
Diabetes Follow Up
General Consultation
More about Dr. William P. Boxer, MD, FACP
Dr. William Boxer provides superb internal medicine & primary care to general medicine patients as well as to patients with arthritis in the Joint Pain practice. He has special expertise in osteoporosis & as a result many NYC physicians have come to rely on his expert osteoporosis management. He was recently elected to be Fellow in the American College of Physicians. For over a decade he has supervised & actively managed the on-site infusions of Remicade, Orencia, Rituxan, Reclast & other biological treatments. Procedural skills include injections of joints/bursa, trigger fingers, ganglionic cysts, & trigger points. He has a broad primary care practice that emphasizes enduring partnerships with patients and a special emphasis on prevention. Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurism is performed in appropriate patients with anonsite ultrasound machine (see photo) and testing for Peripheral Arterial Disease is performed onsite. Nerve studies, ultrasound for bladder obstruction, pulmonary studies, hearing tests, and echocardiograms are all perfomed on site.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - SUNY Health Science @ Syracuse, NY Graduated 1997
Boston Univ Medical Ctr, Boston, MA Graduated 1998 (Internship)
Boston Univ Medical Ctr, Boston, MA Graduated 2000 (Residency)
Practice
Joint Pain Center of New York
Affiliation
Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Division
Lenox Hill Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional memberships
New York Metropolitan Bone Club
American College of Physicians
Awards and publications
Named America's Top Physicians, Consumer Research Council of America, 2011.
Named America's Top Doctors for Castle Connolly, 2012.
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1568532547
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.67
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
4.83
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12 reviews
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Hardly any wait at all. Filling out all the forms ahead of time sped things up. Professional, courteous, easy.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very thorough questionnaire and consult with Dr. Boxer
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Very good experience, would rec
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Boxer is thorough, efficient, knowledgable, and has an excellent bedside manner. He addressed all of my questions and concerns, and made sure to follow up. He is definitely the best primary care physician I have ever had.
March 31, 2012Darren R.Verified patient
Dr. Boxer has been my primary care physician for 10 years. he has provided me with excellent care. I am fortunate that he is my doctor.
May 19, 2010PT
Dr. Boxer is very easy to talk to and doesn't dismiss anything you say -- whether it's about a treatment or something that hurts or doesn't feel right.
May 17, 2010SR
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June 24, 2011Michael M.Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. William P. Boxer affiliated with?
Dr. William P. Boxer is affiliated with Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Division and Lenox Hill Hospital.
What practice does Dr. William P. Boxer work with?
Dr. William P. Boxer works with Joint Pain Center of New York.
Where is Dr. William P. Boxer's office located?
Dr. William P. Boxer's office is located at 220 E 69th St, New York, NY 10021.
Which board certifications does Dr. William P. Boxer have?
Dr. William P. Boxer is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. William P. Boxer?
Dr. William P. Boxer frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, General Consultation, Illness, Pre-Travel Consultation, and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). You can see other visit reasons for Dr. William P. Boxer on their profile.
What languages does Dr. William P. Boxer speak?
Dr. William P. Boxer speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. William P. Boxer in reviews?
12 patients have reviewed Dr. William P. Boxer. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.67/5. They have a 4.83/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.