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Dr. Valerie Grace Leach, MD

Pediatrician

Staten Island, NY

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Leach, Pediatrician in Staten Island, NY?

    Dr. Valerie Grace Leach, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Leach is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leach’s office at (718) 818-1234.

    What languages does Dr. Leach speak?

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

    • English
    • Tagalog

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Leach 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. Leach. 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:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • 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:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Valerie Grace Leach may include:

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

    Does Dr. Leach accept my insurance?

    Dr. Leach accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 818-1234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Leach accept in Staten Island, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Leach's office located?

    Dr. Valerie Grace Leach also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Valerie Grace Leach's Primary Practice

    355 Bard Ave

    Staten Island, NY 10310

    (718) 818-1234

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Valerie Grace Leach?

    Dr. Leach has appointments available at her Staten Island, NY office. Please select a date and time below.

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

    Dr. Leach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164849113.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leach?

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

    What is Dr. Valerie Grace Leach's specialty?

    Dr. Leach is a Pediatrician near Staten Island, 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. Valerie Grace Leach affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Leach is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville 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. Valerie Grace Leach accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Valerie Grace Leach is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Valerie Grace Leach offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Leach, or call (718) 818-1234 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Valerie Grace Leach?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Leach, or call (718) 818-1234 for more information.

    Where is Dr. Leach's office located?

    Dr. Leach's office is located in Staten Island, NY.