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Dr. Luisa Isabel Misa

Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Misa, Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Luisa Isabel Misa is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Misa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Misa’s office at (212) 241-4901.

    What languages does Dr. Misa speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Misa typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Misa 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. Misa. 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:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Healthcare Facility Problems
    • Medical Service Issues
    • Healthcare System Challenges
    • Access to Care Barriers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z758: Other problems related to medical facilities and other health care

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Global Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Comprehensive Developmental Screening
    • Milestone Delay Screening
    • Overall Child Development Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Misa typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Luisa Isabel Misa may include:

    Please contact Dr. Misa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Misa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Misa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-4901 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Misa accept in New York, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Molina Healthcare

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • State of New York

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Misa's office located?

    Dr. Luisa Isabel Misa's Primary Practice

    1468 Madison Ave Fl 4

    New York, NY 10029

    (212) 241-4901

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    Dr. Luisa Isabel Misa's Practice 2

    7901 Broadway

    Elmhurst, NY 11373

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

    Dr. Misa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992293591.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Misa?

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

    What is Dr. Luisa Isabel Misa's specialty?

    Dr. Misa is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist near New York, NY.

    What does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist do?

    A pediatrician who has special knowledge and experience in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses. This pediatrician is responsible to collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance the quality of life. They also handle physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family. This is done throughout the course of the illness, during the dying process, and beyond. They have good expertise in handling the assessment of patients with advanced disease, providing relief from distressing symptoms, coordinating between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, using specialized and advanced care systems including hospice, managing patients who are imminently dying, and navigating legal and ethical decision-making in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Luisa Isabel Misa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Misa is affiliated with The Mount Sinai 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

    When to see a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Luisa Isabel Misa accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Luisa Isabel Misa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Luisa Isabel Misa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Misa's office at (212) 241-4901 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Luisa Isabel Misa?

    Please contact Dr. Misa's office at (212) 241-4901 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Misa's office located?

    Dr. Misa's offices are located in New York, NY and Elmhurst, NY.