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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Messina, Pediatrician in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Bridget Messina, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Messina is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Messina’s practice accepts Medicaid 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Messina typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Messina typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Messina's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Oscar Health
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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 this Dr. Bridget Messina affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Messina is affiliated with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center 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
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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.
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