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Dr. Christopher Medina, MD

East Syracuse, NY

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Medina, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in East Syracuse, NY?

    Dr. Christopher Medina, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in East Syracuse, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years. Dr. Medina graduated from University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Medina is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Medina’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Medina’s office at (315) 445-2701.

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

    • Medical School: University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

    What languages does Dr. Medina speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Medina treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Medina 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. Medina. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Screening
    • Prenatal Testing
    • Antenatal Testing
    • Pregnancy Screening
    • Maternal Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z369: Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Irregular Periods
    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Oligomenorrhea
    • Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Other Prenatal Screenings
    • Fetal Growth Screening
    • Prenatal Care
    • Additional pregnancy tests
    • Special antenatal screenings
    • Specific prenatal checks
    • Baby growth check
    • Fetal growth restriction screening
    • Screening for small baby

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3689: Encounter for other specified antenatal screening
    • Z364: Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal growth retardation

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine IUD Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Regular IUD Check
    • Intrauterine Device Routine Exam
    • IUD Follow-up Visit

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30431: Encounter for routine checking of intrauterine contraceptive device

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N938: Other specified abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Urinary and Genital Symptoms
    • Urine and Urination
    • Genitourinary signs
    • Urogenital symptoms
    • Reproductive and urinary issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

    Also known as:

    • Threatened Miscarriage
    • Miscarriage
    • Threatened Spontaneous Abortion
    • Signs of Miscarriage
    • Early Pregnancy Bleeding with Risk of Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O200: Threatened abortion

    Also known as:

    • Genetic Counseling for Chromosomal Issues
    • Genetic Counseling
    • Chromosomal anomaly screening
    • Prenatal genetic screening
    • Down syndrome screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z360: Encounter for antenatal screening for chromosomal anomalies

    Also known as:

    • Birth Control Shot Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Injectable contraceptive follow-up
    • Depo-Provera monitoring
    • Birth control injection check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive

    What procedures does Dr. Medina perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Medina 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. Medina. 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:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Lining Removal
    • Endometrial Resection
    • Thermoablation of Uterus

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
    • 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Colposcopy
    • Vaginal Colposcopy with Biopsy
    • Cervix Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57455: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy with Ovaries/Tubes Removed
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy with Adnexectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Oophorectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy with Salpingo-Oophorectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58552: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy of Cervix and Vagina
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Colposcopy
    • Vaginal Colposcopy
    • Cervix and Vagina Exam
    • Magnified Cervical Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 57452: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina;

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Catheterization for Imaging
    • Saline Infusion Sonohysterography Prep
    • Hysterosalpingography Prep
    • Uterine Contrast Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 58340: Catheterization and introduction of saline or contrast material for saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) or hysterosalpingography

    Also known as:

    • Vulva or Perineum Biopsy (One Lesion)
    • Genital Skin Biopsy
    • Perineal Biopsy
    • Vulvar Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 56605: Biopsy of vulva or perineum (separate procedure); 1 lesion

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care Visits (4-6)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum visits
    • Pregnancy check-ups
    • Maternity care appointments

    CPT Codes:

    • 59425: Antepartum care only; 4-6 visits

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Prenatal Care (7+ Visits)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum Care
    • Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Obstetric Visits

    CPT Codes:

    • 59426: Antepartum care only; 7 or more visits

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
    • D&C for Missed Abortion
    • Surgical Miscarriage Management
    • First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
    • Newborn Circumcision (Surgical)
    • Newborn Circumcision
    • Infant Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)
    • Neonatal Circumcision
    • Surgical Infant Circumcision
    • Baby Circumcision

    CPT Codes:

    • 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block
    • 54160: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; neonate (28 days of age or less)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
    • Drug Delivery Device Removal
    • Permanent Drug Implant Explant
    • Non-Dissolving Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Also known as:

    • Removal and Reinsertion of Drug Delivery Implant
    • Drug Implant Exchange
    • Non-Biodegradable Implant Replacement
    • Medication Device Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 11983: Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • Paracervical Nerve Block (Uterine)
    • Uterine Nerve Block
    • Cervical Nerve Injection
    • Pelvic Pain Injection
    • Anesthetic for Uterus

    CPT Codes:

    • 64435: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; paracervical (uterine) nerve

    Does Dr. Medina accept my insurance?

    Dr. Medina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 445-2701 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Medina accept in East Syracuse, NY?

    Dr. Medina in East Syracuse, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alstom

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthNow New York

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • MVP Healthcare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Medina's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Medina's Primary Practice

    5800 Heritage Landing Dr Ste C

    East Syracuse, NY 13057

    (315) 445-2701

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    Dr. Christopher Medina's Practice 2

    711 Troy Schenectady Rd

    Latham, NY 12110

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    Dr. Christopher Medina's Practice 3

    101 Jordan Rd Ste 200

    Troy, NY 12180

    (518) 274-0476

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

    Dr. Medina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518030402.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Medina?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Medina's specialty?

    Dr. Medina is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near East Syracuse, NY. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Medina to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Medina affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Medina is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital, St. Joseph's Health Hospital - Syracuse, NY 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

    Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

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    Is Christopher Medina accepting new patients in East Syracuse, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Medina is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Medina offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Medina's office at (315) 445-2701 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Medina?

    Please contact Dr. Medina's office at (315) 445-2701 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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