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Dr. Cara Grimes, MD

Hawthorne, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Grimes, Urogynecologist in Hawthorne, NY?

    Dr. Cara Grimes, MD is an Urogynecologist, who primarily practices in Hawthorne, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Grimes graduated from Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University and completed her residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Grimes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Grimes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Grimes’s office at (914) 493-2250.

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

    • Residency: The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    • Medical School: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University

    What languages does Dr. Grimes speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Urogynecologist like Dr. Grimes typically treat?

    As an Urogynecologist, Dr. Grimes 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. Grimes. 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:

    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Mixed Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity
    • Combined incontinence
    • Stress and urge incontinence
    • Dual incontinence
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
    • N3946: Mixed incontinence
    • N3941: Urge incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Uterine prolapse
    • Vaginal prolapse
    • Dropped uterus and vagina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N814: Uterovaginal prolapse, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Overactive Bladder
    • OAB
    • Urgency Incontinence
    • Frequent Urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3281: Overactive bladder

    Also known as:

    • Other Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Various Muscle Conditions
    • Uncommon Muscle Problems
    • Specific Muscle Ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle

    Also known as:

    • Cystocele
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Fallen Bladder
    • Bladder Prolapse
    • Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N8110: Cystocele, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does an Urogynecologist like Dr. Grimes typically perform?

    As an Urogynecologist, Dr. Grimes 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. Grimes. 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:

    • Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
    • Stress Incontinence Sling
    • Urethral Sling Procedure
    • Bladder Sling Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)

    Also known as:

    • Rectocele Repair
    • Posterior Colporrhaphy
    • Repair of Rectal Prolapse
    • Perineorrhaphy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57250: Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or without perineorrhaphy

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
    • Hysterectomy
    • Vaginal total hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy through vagina
    • Removal of uterus, tubes, and/or ovaries via vagina

    CPT Codes:

    • 58262: Vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s), and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Suspension
    • Laparoscopic Colpopexy
    • Minimally Invasive Vaginal Apex Suspension
    • Vaginal Vault Suspension (Laparoscopic)
    • Keyhole Surgery for Vaginal Prolapse

    CPT Codes:

    • 57425: Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of vaginal apex)

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal Vault Suspension
    • Vaginal Colpopexy
    • Uterosacral Ligament Suspension
    • Pelvic Floor Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 57283: Colpopexy, vaginal; intra-peritoneal approach (uterosacral, levator myorrhaphy)

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal Wall Repair (Front and Back)
    • Anteroposterior colporrhaphy
    • Cystocele and rectocele repair
    • Vaginal prolapse repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 57260: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed;

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Injection for Overactivity
    • Bladder Chemodenervation
    • Botox for Bladder
    • Cystoscopy with Bladder Injection
    • Overactive Bladder Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 52287: Cystourethroscopy, with injection(s) for chemodenervation of the bladder

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
    • Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
    • Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
    • Botox for Trunk Muscles

    CPT Codes:

    • 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Grimes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Grimes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (914) 493-2250 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Grimes accept in Hawthorne, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Highmark Health

    • Medicare

    • MVP Health Care

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Grimes' office located?

    Dr. Cara Grimes' Primary Practice

    19 Bradhurst Ave Ste 2700

    Hawthorne, NY 10532

    (914) 493-2250

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    Dr. Cara Grimes' Practice 2

    100 Woods Rd

    Valhalla, NY 10595

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

    Dr. Grimes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083751184.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Grimes?

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

    What is Dr. Cara Grimes's specialty?

    Dr. Grimes is a Urogynecologist near Hawthorne, NY.

    What does an Urogynecologist do?

    A subspecialist in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery is a physician trained in either Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology, prepared to offer consultation and comprehensive management for women dealing with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. This comprehensive management includes the necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the total care of patients with these conditions and the complications that may arise from them.

    Is this Dr. Cara Grimes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Grimes is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Albany Med South Clinical Campus, Hunterdon Medical Center, Glens Falls Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam 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

    When to see an Urogynecologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Cara Grimes accepting new patients in Hawthorne, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Cara Grimes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cara Grimes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Grimes's office at (914) 493-2250 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cara Grimes?

    Please contact Dr. Grimes's office at (914) 493-2250 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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