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Dr. Tara Fusco-Puleo, MD

Pediatrician

Rockville Centre, NY

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Fusco-Puleo, Pediatrician in Rockville Centre, NY?

    Dr. Tara Fusco-Puleo, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Rockville Centre, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 23 years. Dr. Fusco-Puleo graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program. Dr. Fusco-Puleo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fusco-Puleo’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fusco-Puleo’s office at (516) 536-7200.

    Where did Dr. Fusco-Puleo go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Fusco-Puleo speak?

    Dr. Fusco-Puleo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Fusco-Puleo typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Fusco-Puleo 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. Fusco-Puleo. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Extremely Premature Baby
    • Premature Babies
    • Very preterm infant
    • Extremely preterm newborn
    • Micro-preemie

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P0723: Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 24 completed weeks

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
    • Uncommon Metabolic Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Fusco-Puleo typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Tara Fusco-Puleo may include:

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

    Does Dr. Fusco-Puleo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fusco-Puleo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 536-7200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fusco-Puleo accept in Rockville Centre, NY?

    Dr. Fusco-Puleo in Rockville Centre, 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)

    • EmblemHealth

    • MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer

    • Medicaid

    • Molina Healthcare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Fusco-Puleo's office located?

    Dr. Tara Fusco-Puleo's Primary Practice

    165 N Village Ave Ste 215

    Rockville Centre, NY 11570

    (516) 536-7200

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    Dr. Tara Fusco-Puleo's Practice 2

    90 S Bedford Rd

    Mount Kisco, NY 10549

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

    Dr. Fusco-Puleo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952452997.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fusco-Puleo?

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

    What is Dr. Tara Fusco-Puleo's specialty?

    Dr. Fusco-Puleo is a Pediatrician near Rockville Centre, NY.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Tara Fusco-Puleo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Fusco-Puleo 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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. Tara Fusco-Puleo accepting new patients in Rockville Centre, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Tara Fusco-Puleo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tara Fusco-Puleo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fusco-Puleo's office at (516) 536-7200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tara Fusco-Puleo?

    Please contact Dr. Fusco-Puleo's office at (516) 536-7200 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fusco-Puleo's office located?

    Dr. Fusco-Puleo's offices are located in Rockville Centre, NY and Mount Kisco, NY.