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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Uy, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Dorchester, MA?
Dr. Geraldine Uy, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Dorchester, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Uy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Uy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Uy’s office at (412) 864-1649.
What languages does Dr. Uy speak?
Dr. Uy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Uy typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Uy 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. Uy. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Uy typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Geraldine Uy may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Uy's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Uy accept my insurance?
Dr. Uy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 864-1649 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Uy accept in Dorchester, MA?
Dr. Uy in Dorchester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Uy's office located?
Dr. Geraldine Uy's Primary Practice
2100 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA 02124
(412) 864-1649
What is Dr. Uy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Uy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699261479.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Uy
What is Dr. Geraldine Uy's specialty?
Dr. Uy is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Dorchester, MA.
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 this Dr. Geraldine Uy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Uy is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center, Metrowest Medical Center - Framingham Union Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Mount Auburn Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford 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
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Is Geraldine Uy accepting new patients in Dorchester, MA?
Yes, Dr. Geraldine Uy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Geraldine Uy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Uy's office at (412) 864-1649 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Geraldine Uy?
Please contact Dr. Uy's office at (412) 864-1649 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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