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Dr. Edbert Morales, MD

Physiatrist

Rockaway Park, NY

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Morales, Physiatrist in Rockaway Park, NY?

    Dr. Edbert Morales, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Rockaway Park, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Morales is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morales’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morales’s office at (718) 789-5900.

    What languages does Dr. Morales speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Morales typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Morales 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. Morales. 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:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

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

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Morales 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. Morales. 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. Morales accept my insurance?

    Dr. Morales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 789-5900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Morales accept in Rockaway Park, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centers Plan For Healthy Living

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Morales' office located?

    Dr. Edbert Morales' Primary Practice

    10538 Rockaway Beach Blvd

    Rockaway Park, NY 11694

    (718) 789-5900

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    Dr. Edbert Morales' Practice 2

    327 Beach 19th St

    Far Rockaway, NY 11691

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    What hospitals are Dr. Morales affiliated with?

    Dr. Morales has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    St. Johns Episcopal Hospital,Far Rockaway, NY

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

    Dr. Morales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588657241.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morales?

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

    What is Dr. Edbert Morales's specialty?

    Dr. Morales is a Physiatrist near Rockaway Park, 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. Edbert Morales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Morales is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Johns Episcopal Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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. Edbert Morales accepting new patients in Rockaway Park, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Edbert Morales is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edbert Morales offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Morales' office at (718) 789-5900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Edbert Morales?

    Please contact Dr. Morales' office at (718) 789-5900 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Morales' office located?

    Dr. Morales' offices are located in Rockaway Park, NY and Far Rockaway, NY.