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Dr. Samantha Lleras, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Newark, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lleras, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Newark, NJ?

    Dr. Samantha Lleras, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ. Dr. Lleras is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lleras’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lleras’s office at (510) 671-8100.

    What languages does Dr. Lleras speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lleras typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lleras 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. Lleras. 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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lleras typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Samantha Lleras may include:

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

    Does Dr. Lleras accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lleras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 671-8100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lleras accept in Newark, NJ?

    Dr. Lleras in Newark, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Horizon Mutual Holdings

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lleras' office located?

    Dr. Samantha Lleras' Primary Practice

    150 Bergen St

    Newark, NJ 07103

    (510) 671-8100

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

    Dr. Lleras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124523402.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lleras?

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

    What is Dr. Samantha Lleras's specialty?

    Dr. Lleras is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Newark, NJ.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Samantha Lleras affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lleras is affiliated with Jersey City Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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. Samantha Lleras accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Samantha Lleras is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Samantha Lleras offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lleras' office at (510) 671-8100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Samantha Lleras?

    Please contact Dr. Lleras' office at (510) 671-8100 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lleras' office located?

    Dr. Lleras' office is located in Newark, NJ.