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Dr. Charnette Lercara, MD

Physiatrist

New York, NY

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. Dr. Lercara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lercara’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Physiatrist like Dr. Lercara typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • 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

    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
    • I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
    • I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Lercara typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Lercara performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Maine

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lercara's office located?

    Dr. Charnette Lercara's Primary Practice

    550 1st Ave

    New York, NY 10016

    (718) 670-2000

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    Dr. Charnette Lercara's Practice 2

    6740 4th Ave Fl 4

    Brooklyn, NY 11220

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    Dr. Charnette Lercara's Practice 3

    150 55th St

    Brooklyn, NY 11220

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    What is Dr. Lercara's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    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.

    Is 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Charnette Lercara?

    Please contact Dr. Lercara's office at (718) 670-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lercara's office located?

    Dr. Lercara's offices are located in New York, NY and Brooklyn, NY.