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Dr. Philippe Similon, MD

Pediatrics
4.5 (51)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Philippe Similon, MD

Dr. Philippe Similon, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Pediatrics, has 26 years of experience. They graduated from COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS and is affiliated with Optum Urgent Care - Glen Oaks. Patients rated Dr. Similon an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Similon works at Optum Pediatrics - New York City in New York, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Cigna and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    Optum Pediatrics - New York City
    1111 Park Ave Ste 1D, New York, NY 10128 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 534-3000

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    • Aetna
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Cigna
    • Connecticare
    • Consumer Health Network
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    4.5
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    About Dr. Philippe Similon, MD

    Specialties
    • Pediatrics
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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French, German and Spanish
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1124026968
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    Education & Certifications

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    • COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Optum Urgent Care - Glen Oaks

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    Dr. Similon works at Optum Pediatrics - New York City in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Similon’s profile.

    51 patients have reviewed Dr. Similon. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Similon.

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