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Dr. Geria Furtuna, MD

Rochester, NY

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    Who is Dr. Furtuna, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Rochester, NY?

    Dr. Geria Furtuna, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Rochester, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Furtuna graduated from Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy and completed her residency at SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital & Medical Center/Winthrop University Hospital Program. Dr. Furtuna is fluent in English, Moldavian, Moldovan, and Romanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Furtuna’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Furtuna’s office at (585) 760-5466.

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

    • Residency: SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital & Medical Center/Winthrop University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy | Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy | Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu

    What languages does Dr. Furtuna speak?

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

    • English

    • Moldavian

    • Moldovan

    • Romanian

    What conditions does Dr. Furtuna treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Furtuna 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. Furtuna. 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:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Adult Failure to Thrive
    • Geriatric Failure to Thrive
    • Unexplained Decline in Adults
    • Wasting Syndrome in Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R627: Adult failure to thrive

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain damage from lack of oxygen
    • Brain Disease
    • Anoxic brain injury
    • Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
    • Oxygen deprivation brain injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Paranoid Schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia with Paranoia
    • Paranoid Psychosis
    • Delusional Schizophrenia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F200: Paranoid schizophrenia

    Which procedures does Dr. Furtuna perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Geria Furtuna may include:

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

    Does Dr. Furtuna accept my insurance?

    Dr. Furtuna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 760-5466 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Furtuna accept in Rochester, NY?

    Dr. Furtuna in Rochester, 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)

    • Elderplan

    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MVP Healthcare

    • Nascentia Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Furtuna's office located?

    Dr. Geria Furtuna's Primary Practice

    435 E Henrietta Rd

    Rochester, NY 14620

    (585) 760-5466

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

    Dr. Furtuna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184646952.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Furtuna?

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

    What is Dr. Geria Furtuna's specialty?

    Dr. Furtuna is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Rochester, NY. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Furtuna to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Geria Furtuna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Furtuna is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Highland Hospital - Highland Family Medicine. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist with 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 Geria Furtuna accepting new patients in Rochester, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Geria Furtuna is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Geria Furtuna offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Furtuna's office at (585) 760-5466 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Geria Furtuna?

    Please contact Dr. Furtuna's office at (585) 760-5466 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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