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Dr. Luis Garay, MD

Pediatrician

Newark, NJ

45 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Garay, Pediatrician in Newark, NJ?

    Dr. Luis Garay, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Garay graduated from Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Facultad de Medicina San Fernando and completed his residency at Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Pediatrics. Dr. Garay is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garay’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garay’s office at (973) 268-1400.

    Where did Dr. Garay go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: University Nac Mayor De San Marcos- Prog Acad De Med Humana- Lima- Peru | Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Facultad de Medicina San Fernando

    Is Dr. Garay board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Luis Garay, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Garay speak?

    Dr. Garay and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Garay typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Garay diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Garay. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Normal Hearing Test
    • Clear Ear Checkup
    • Routine Audiology Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Garay typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Luis Garay may include:

    Please contact Dr. Garay's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Garay accept my insurance?

    Dr. Garay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 268-1400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Garay accept in Newark, NJ?

    Dr. Garay in Newark, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicaid

    • State of New Jersey

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Garay's office located?

    Dr. Luis Garay's Primary Practice

    495 N 13th St

    Newark, NJ 07107

    (973) 268-1400

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    What hospitals are Dr. Garay affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Garay has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    University Hospital - Newark,Newark, NJ
    Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center,Montclair, NJ

    What is Dr. Garay's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Garay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821080490.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garay?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garay

    What is Dr. Luis Garay's specialty?

    Dr. Garay is a Pediatrician near Newark, NJ.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Luis Garay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Garay is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Luis Garay accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Luis Garay is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Luis Garay offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Garay's office at (973) 268-1400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Luis Garay?

    Please contact Dr. Garay's office at (973) 268-1400 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Garay's office located?

    Dr. Garay's office is located in Newark, NJ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Luis Garay have?

    Dr. Luis Garay is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.