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Dr. Julissa Baez, MD

Dr. Julissa Baez, MD

New York, NY

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Julissa Baez, MD is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Baez graduated from Central University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Baez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baez’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baez’s office at (646) 524-6351.

    Where did Dr. Baez go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Central University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Baez board certified in Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Julissa Baez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology since 2013

    What languages does Dr. Baez speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Baez treat?

    As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Baez 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. Baez. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    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:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Acute Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1033: Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Enteroviral Sore Throat
    • Viral Infection
    • Herpangina
    • Enteroviral Pharyngitis
    • Viral Sore Throat

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B085: Enteroviral vesicular pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Croup
    • Throat Disorder
    • Acute Laryngitis
    • Laryngotracheobronchitis
    • Barking Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Administrative Medical Exams
    • Miscellaneous administrative exams
    • Various official health checks
    • Other regulatory medical assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations

    Also known as:

    • Laryngotracheitis
    • Throat Disorder
    • Tracheal Disorder
    • Voice Box and Windpipe Inflammation
    • Throat and Windpipe Infection
    • Croup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J042: Acute laryngotracheitis

    Which procedures does Dr. Baez perform as a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?

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

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Baez's office.

    Does Dr. Baez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Baez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (646) 524-6351 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • MetroPlus

    • National Benefit Fund

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Baez's office located?

    Dr. Julissa Baez's Primary Practice

    232 E 12th St Apt 1G

    New York, NY 10003

    (646) 524-6351

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Pediatrics

    Member

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

    Dr. Baez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609091909.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baez?

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

    What is Dr. Julissa Baez's specialty?

    Dr. Baez is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist near New York, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Baez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Julissa Baez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Baez is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Northern Westchester Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Julissa Baez accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Julissa Baez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Julissa Baez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Baez's office at (646) 524-6351 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Julissa Baez?

    Please contact Dr. Baez's office at (646) 524-6351 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Julissa Baez have?

    Dr. Julissa Baez is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology.

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