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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Diaz, Anesthesiologist in Shirley, NY?
Dr. Geraldine Diaz, DO is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Shirley, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Diaz completed her residency at Ny And Presby Hosp, Anesthesiology; Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, General Surgery. Dr. Diaz is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Diaz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Diaz’s office at (718) 270-2331.
Where did Dr. Diaz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny And Presby Hosp, Anesthesiology; Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, General Surgery
Medical School: Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa
Is Dr. Diaz board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Geraldine Diaz, DO is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Diaz speak?
Dr. Diaz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Diaz typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Diaz 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. Diaz. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Senile Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H259: Unspecified age-related cataract
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Mechanical Eyelid Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02413: Mechanical ptosis of bilateral eyelids
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Diaz typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Geraldine Diaz may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Diaz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Diaz accept my insurance?
Dr. Diaz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 270-2331 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Diaz accept in Shirley, NY?
Dr. Diaz in Shirley, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Diaz's office located?
Dr. Geraldine Diaz's Primary Practice
1500 William Floyd Pkwy
Shirley, NY 11967
(718) 270-2331
What is Dr. Diaz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Diaz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003987967.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Diaz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Diaz
What is Dr. Geraldine Diaz's specialty?
Dr. Diaz is a Anesthesiologist near Shirley, NY.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Geraldine Diaz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Diaz is affiliated with Mather 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Geraldine Diaz accepting new patients in Shirley, NY?
Yes, Dr. Geraldine Diaz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Geraldine Diaz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Diaz's office at (718) 270-2331 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Geraldine Diaz?
Please contact Dr. Diaz's office at (718) 270-2331 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Geraldine Diaz have?
Dr. Geraldine Diaz is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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