Dr. George Opio, MD
Brooklyn, NY
35 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Opio, Pediatrician in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. George Opio, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Opio completed his residency at Beth Israel Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Opio is fluent in English and Yiddish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Opio’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Opio’s office at (212) 420-2000.
Where did Dr. Opio go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Med Ctr, Pediatrics
Medical School: Makerere University, Med Sch, Kampala, Uganda
What languages does Dr. Opio speak?
Dr. Opio and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Yiddish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Opio typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Opio 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. Opio. 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 here.
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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Opio typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. George Opio may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Opio's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Opio accept my insurance?
Dr. Opio accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 420-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Opio accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Opio in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Opio's office located?
What is Dr. Opio's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Opio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538225883.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Opio?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Opio
What is Dr. George Opio's specialty?
Dr. Opio is a Pediatrician near Brooklyn, 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 this Dr. George Opio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Opio 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 George Opio accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. George Opio is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Opio offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Opio's office at (212) 420-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Opio?
Please contact Dr. Opio's office at (212) 420-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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