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Dr. Foula Kontonicolas, MD

Oceanside, NY

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    Who is Dr. Kontonicolas, Critical Care Surgeon in Oceanside, NY?

    Dr. Foula Kontonicolas, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Oceanside, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kontonicolas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kontonicolas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kontonicolas’s office at (516) 632-3935.

    What languages does Dr. Kontonicolas speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kontonicolas treat?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Kontonicolas 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. Kontonicolas. 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:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple rib fractures
    • Rib cage injury
    • Severe rib injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2241XD: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
    • S2249XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2242XD: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4189: Other specified sepsis

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Scalp Cut
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Scalp laceration
    • Deep scalp cut
    • Head cut

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Which procedures does Dr. Kontonicolas perform as a Critical Care Surgeon?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Foula Kontonicolas may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kontonicolas' office.

    Does Dr. Kontonicolas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kontonicolas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 632-3935 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kontonicolas accept in Oceanside, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kontonicolas' office located?

    Dr. Foula Kontonicolas' Primary Practice

    1 Healthy Way

    Oceanside, NY 11572

    (516) 632-3935

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    Dr. Foula Kontonicolas' Practice 2

    1 S Central Ave

    Valley Stream, NY 11580

    (516) 632-3350

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    Dr. Foula Kontonicolas' Practice 3

    2510 30th Ave

    Long Island City, NY 11102

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

    Dr. Kontonicolas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407176696.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kontonicolas?

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

    What is Dr. Foula Kontonicolas's specialty?

    Dr. Kontonicolas is a Critical Care Surgeon near Oceanside, NY. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Kontonicolas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Foula Kontonicolas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Kontonicolas 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

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    Is Foula Kontonicolas accepting new patients in Oceanside, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Foula Kontonicolas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Foula Kontonicolas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kontonicolas's office at (516) 632-3935 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Foula Kontonicolas?

    Please contact Dr. Kontonicolas's office at (516) 632-3935 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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