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Dr. Peng Zhao, MD

Physiatrist

Jamaica, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zhao, Physiatrist in Jamaica, NY?

    Dr. Peng Zhao, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Jamaica, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Zhao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zhao’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zhao’s office at (718) 206-6894.

    What languages does Dr. Zhao speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English

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

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Zhao 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. Zhao. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

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

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Zhao 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. Zhao. 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:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Zhao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zhao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 206-6894 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zhao accept in Jamaica, NY?

    Dr. Zhao in Jamaica, 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)

    • Elderplan

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New York

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    Where is Dr. Zhao's office located?

    Dr. Peng Zhao's Primary Practice

    8900 Van Wyck Expy

    Jamaica, NY 11418

    (718) 206-6894

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    Dr. Peng Zhao's Practice 2

    8906 135th St Dept of

    Jamaica, NY 11418

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    Dr. Peng Zhao's Practice 3

    4500 Parsons Blvd

    Flushing, NY 11355

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

    Dr. Zhao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134362254.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zhao?

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

    What is Dr. Peng Zhao's specialty?

    Dr. Zhao is a Physiatrist near Jamaica, 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. Peng Zhao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zhao is affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Day Kimball Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

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    Is Dr. Peng Zhao accepting new patients in Jamaica, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Peng Zhao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peng Zhao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zhao's office at (718) 206-6894 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Peng Zhao?

    Please contact Dr. Zhao's office at (718) 206-6894 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Zhao's office located?

    Dr. Zhao's offices are located in Jamaica, NY and Flushing, NY.