Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Acharya, Internist in Richmond Hill, NY?
What languages does Dr. Acharya speak?
Dr. Acharya and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Acharya typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Acharya 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. Acharya. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Acharya typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lay Acharya may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Acharya's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Acharya accept my insurance?
Dr. Acharya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 721-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Acharya accept in Richmond Hill, NY?
Dr. Acharya in Richmond Hill, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
State of New York
UMR Administered Payer
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Acharya's office located?
Dr. Lay Acharya's Primary Practice
11014 Jamaica Ave
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(706) 721-2273
What hospitals are Dr. Acharya affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Acharya has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lay Acharya?
Dr. Acharya has appointments available at her Richmond Hill, NY office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Acharya's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Acharya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053804690.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Acharya?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Acharya
What is Dr. Lay Acharya's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.