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Dr. Natasha Piracha, MD

Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Internist, Pediatrician

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Piracha, Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Natasha Piracha, MD is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Piracha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Piracha’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Piracha’s office at (973) 972-0741.

    What languages does Dr. Piracha speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Piracha typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Piracha 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. Piracha. 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:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Cancer pain
    • Pain
    • Cancer--Living with Cancer
    • Cancer Pain
    • Cancer Pain (PDQ)
    • Pain from cancer
    • Tumor pain
    • Neoplasm pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
    • R52: Pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Piracha typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Natasha Piracha may include:

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

    Does Dr. Piracha accept my insurance?

    Dr. Piracha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 972-0741 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Piracha accept in New York, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Piracha's office located?

    Dr. Natasha Piracha's Primary Practice

    622 W 168th St

    New York, NY 10032

    (973) 972-0741

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    Dr. Natasha Piracha's Practice 2

    55 Palmer Ave

    Bronxville, NY 10708

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

    Dr. Piracha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437579190.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Piracha?

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

    What is Dr. Natasha Piracha's specialty?

    Dr. Piracha is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist near New York, NY.

    What does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist do?

    A pediatrician who has special knowledge and experience in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses. This pediatrician is responsible to collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance the quality of life. They also handle physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family. This is done throughout the course of the illness, during the dying process, and beyond. They have good expertise in handling the assessment of patients with advanced disease, providing relief from distressing symptoms, coordinating between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, using specialized and advanced care systems including hospice, managing patients who are imminently dying, and navigating legal and ethical decision-making in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Natasha Piracha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Piracha is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving 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 Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist. 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. Natasha Piracha accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Natasha Piracha is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Natasha Piracha offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Piracha's office at (973) 972-0741 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Natasha Piracha?

    Please contact Dr. Piracha's office at (973) 972-0741 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Piracha's office located?

    Dr. Piracha's offices are located in New York, NY and Bronxville, NY.