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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lercara, Physiatrist in New York, NY?
Dr. Charnette Lercara, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Lercara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lercara’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lercara’s office at (718) 670-2000.
What languages does Dr. Lercara speak?
Dr. Lercara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lercara treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Lercara 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. Lercara. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Slurred Speech
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Dysarthria
- Difficulty Articulating
- Unclear Speech after Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I69322: Dysarthria following cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAD: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Aphasia
- Difficulty speaking
- Language impairment
- Loss of speech
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4701: Aphasia
Which procedures does Dr. Lercara perform as a Physiatrist?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Charnette Lercara may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lercara's office.
Does Dr. Lercara accept my insurance?
Dr. Lercara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 670-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lercara accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Lercara in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Express Scripts
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Maine
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lercara's office located?
What is Dr. Lercara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lercara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396279295.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lercara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lercara
What is Dr. Charnette Lercara's specialty?
Dr. Lercara is a Physiatrist near New York, NY. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Lercara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Charnette Lercara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lercara is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital 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
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Is Charnette Lercara accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Charnette Lercara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charnette Lercara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lercara's office at (718) 670-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charnette Lercara?
Please contact Dr. Lercara's office at (718) 670-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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