BM
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Messina, Pediatrician in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Bridget Messina, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Messina is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Messina’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Messina’s office at (716) 323-0035.
What languages does Dr. Messina speak?
Dr. Messina and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Messina treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Messina 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. Messina. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Child Development Check
- Developmental Milestones Screening
- Early Intervention Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1340: Encounter for screening for unspecified developmental delays
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Contaminant Exposure Screening
- Health Screening
- Toxic Exposure Screening
- Environmental Toxin Check
- Pollutant Exposure Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Overweight Child
- Body Weight
- Childhood Overweight
- Pediatric Overweight
- High BMI in Children
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Messina perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Bridget Messina 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Messina's office.
Does Dr. Messina accept my insurance?
Dr. Messina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 323-0035 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Messina accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Messina in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
LIBERTY Dental Plan
Medicaid
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Messina's office located?
What is Dr. Messina's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Messina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457798522.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Messina?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Messina
What is Dr. Bridget Messina's specialty?
Dr. Messina is a Pediatrician near Buffalo, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Messina to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bridget Messina affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Messina 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?
Explore Pediatrician with 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 Bridget Messina accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Bridget Messina is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bridget Messina offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Messina's office at (716) 323-0035 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bridget Messina?
Please contact Dr. Messina's office at (716) 323-0035 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Pediatrician Near Buffalo, NY
NJ
Pediatrician
Accepting patientsDr. Neha Jassal is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY. She is board certified.
Buffalo, NY
AS
Pediatrician
Accepting patientsDr. Alicia Supernault, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
Buffalo, NY
ES
Pediatrician
Accepting patientsDr. Egbert Swoboda, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY. He has been practicing for over 49 years and is board certified.
Buffalo, NY