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28 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Raia, Physiatrist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Joseph Raia, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years. Dr. Raia graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Nyu Hospitals Center, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Raia is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Raia’s office at (718) 491-0900.
Where did Dr. Raia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nyu Hospitals Center, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Maimonides Med Center
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Raia speak?
Dr. Raia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Raia typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Raia may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Raia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Raia accept my insurance?
Dr. Raia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 491-0900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Raia accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Raia in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Raia's office located?
What is Dr. Raia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Raia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225126717.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Raia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Raia
What is Dr. Joseph Raia's specialty?
Dr. Raia is a Physiatrist near Brooklyn, 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 this Dr. Joseph Raia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Raia is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Joseph Raia accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Raia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Raia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Raia's office at (718) 491-0900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Raia?
Please contact Dr. Raia's office at (718) 491-0900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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