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Dr. Tara Petroski, MD

Buffalo, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Petroski, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Buffalo, NY?

    Dr. Tara Petroski, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Petroski graduated from University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and completed her residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University Program. Dr. Petroski is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Petroski’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Petroski’s office at (585) 922-0866.

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

    • Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

    • Medical School: University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

    What languages does Dr. Petroski speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Petroski treat?

    As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Petroski 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. Petroski. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus
    • Enteroviral Stomatitis
    • Vesicular Stomatitis with Rash
    • HFMD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified
    • B084: Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Croup
    • Throat Disorder
    • Acute Laryngitis
    • Laryngotracheobronchitis
    • Barking Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Which procedures does Dr. Petroski perform as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tara Petroski may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Petroski's office.

    Does Dr. Petroski accept my insurance?

    Dr. Petroski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 922-0866 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Petroski accept in Buffalo, NY?

    Dr. Petroski in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

    • Express Scripts

    • Martin's Point

    • Molina

    • Nova Healthcare Administrators

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Univera Healthcare

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    Where is Dr. Petroski's office located?

    Dr. Tara Petroski's Primary Practice

    1404 Sweet Home Rd

    Buffalo, NY 14228

    (585) 922-0866

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    Dr. Tara Petroski's Practice 2

    1425 Portland Ave # 304

    Rochester, NY 14621

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

    Dr. Petroski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972769248.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Petroski?

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

    What is Dr. Tara Petroski's specialty?

    Dr. Petroski is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Buffalo, NY. A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes. Contact Dr. Petroski to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tara Petroski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Petroski is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Tara Petroski accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Tara Petroski is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tara Petroski offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Petroski's office at (585) 922-0866 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tara Petroski?

    Please contact Dr. Petroski's office at (585) 922-0866 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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