Dr. Maria-Teresa Lechuga, MD
Jamaica, NY
46 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Lechuga, Pediatric Emergency Specialist in Jamaica, NY?
Where did Dr. Lechuga go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico,Ciudad Universitaria, Facultad De Medicina | University of New Mexico School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lechuga speak?
Dr. Lechuga and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist like Dr. Lechuga typically treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, Dr. Lechuga 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. Lechuga. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
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:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
- Bacterial sore throat
- Infectious pharyngitis
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Mild Intermittent Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
- Mild Asthma Attack
- Acute Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma Exacerbation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- J4521: Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist like Dr. Lechuga typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Maria-Teresa Lechuga may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Lechuga's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lechuga accept my insurance?
Dr. Lechuga accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 206-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lechuga accept in Jamaica, NY?
Dr. Lechuga in Jamaica, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
National Benefit Fund
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
NY Hotel Trades Council Pension Fund (NYHTC)
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lechuga's office located?
Dr. Maria-Teresa Lechuga's Primary Practice
8900 Van Wyck Expy
Jamaica, NY 11418
(718) 206-6000
What hospitals are Dr. Lechuga affiliated with?
Dr. Lechuga has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lechuga's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lechuga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023116191.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lechuga?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lechuga