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Dr. Kathy Messina, MD

Garden City, NY

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Messina, Pediatrician in Garden City, NY?

    Dr. Kathy Messina, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Garden City, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Messina completed her residency at Winthrop-University Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Messina is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Messina’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Messina’s office at (516) 222-0893.

    Where did Dr. Messina go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Winthrop-University Hosp, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny

    Is Dr. Messina board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Kathy Messina, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Messina speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Messina treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Messina 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. Messina. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Other General Medical Examination
    • Health Checkup
    • General Health Checkup
    • Comprehensive Medical Exam
    • Miscellaneous Physical Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z008: Encounter for other general examination

    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:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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 Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Airway Spasm
    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Acute airway constriction
    • Bronchial spasm
    • Sudden narrowing of airways
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9801: Acute bronchospasm
    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Failure to Thrive in Newborns
    • Growth Disorder
    • Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Infant growth failure
    • Poor weight gain in babies
    • Neonatal failure to thrive

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P926: Failure to thrive in newborn

    Which procedures does Dr. Messina perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Kathy Messina may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Messina's office.

    Does Dr. Messina accept my insurance?

    Dr. Messina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 222-0893 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Messina accept in Garden City, NY?

    Dr. Messina in Garden City, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Messina's office located?

    Dr. Kathy Messina's Primary Practice

    19 West Rd

    Garden City, NY 11530

    (516) 222-0893

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    Dr. Kathy Messina's Practice 2

    100 Manetto Hill Rd Ste 302

    Plainview, NY 11803

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    Dr. Kathy Messina's Practice 3

    1101 Stewart Ave Ste 306

    Garden City, NY 11530

    (516) 222-0893

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

    Dr. Messina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730268350.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Messina?

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

    What is Dr. Kathy Messina's specialty?

    Dr. Messina is a Pediatrician near Garden City, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Messina to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kathy Messina affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Messina 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 Kathy Messina accepting new patients in Garden City, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Kathy Messina is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kathy Messina offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Messina's office at (516) 222-0893 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kathy Messina?

    Please contact Dr. Messina's office at (516) 222-0893 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kathy Messina have?

    Dr. Kathy Messina is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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