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Dr. Kalliopi Fountas, MD

Pediatrician

East Meadow, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fountas, Pediatrician in East Meadow, NY?

    Dr. Kalliopi Fountas, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in East Meadow, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Fountas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fountas’s office at (201) 791-4545.

    What languages does Dr. Fountas speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Fountas typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Fountas 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. Fountas. 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:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Fountas typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Kalliopi Fountas may include:

    Please contact Dr. Fountas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Fountas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fountas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 791-4545 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fountas accept in East Meadow, NY?

    Dr. Fountas in East Meadow, 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)

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    Where is Dr. Fountas' office located?

    Dr. Kalliopi Fountas' Primary Practice

    611 Merrick Ave

    East Meadow, NY 11554

    (201) 791-4545

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    Dr. Kalliopi Fountas' Practice 2

    20-20 Fair Lawn Ave

    Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

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

    Dr. Fountas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841853637.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fountas?

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

    What is Dr. Kalliopi Fountas's specialty?

    Dr. Fountas is a Pediatrician near East Meadow, 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 Dr. Kalliopi Fountas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fountas is affiliated with North Shore University 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 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 Dr. Kalliopi Fountas accepting new patients in East Meadow, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Kalliopi Fountas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kalliopi Fountas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fountas' office at (201) 791-4545 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kalliopi Fountas?

    Please contact Dr. Fountas' office at (201) 791-4545 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fountas' office located?

    Dr. Fountas' offices are located in East Meadow, NY and Fair Lawn, NJ.