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Dr. Candida Cordice-Ford, MD

Jamaica, NY

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Cordice-Ford, Pediatrician in Jamaica, NY?

    Dr. Candida Cordice-Ford, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Jamaica, NY. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Cordice-Ford graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Long Island Jewish Med Center. Dr. Cordice-Ford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cordice-Ford’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cordice-Ford’s office at (718) 206-9888.

    Where did Dr. Cordice-Ford go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Long Island Jewish Med Center | Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: St George',s University | St. George's University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Cordice-Ford speak?

    Dr. Cordice-Ford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cordice-Ford treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Cordice-Ford 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. Cordice-Ford. 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:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D508: Other iron deficiency anemias

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Urine Test Results
    • Urine and Urination
    • Unusual urine findings
    • Irregular urinalysis
    • Abnormal pee test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R8290: Unspecified abnormal findings in urine

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L2089: Other atopic dermatitis

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acanthosis Nigricans
    • Skin Pigmentation Disorder
    • AN
    • Dark Skin Patches
    • Thickened Dark Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L83: Acanthosis nigricans

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Allergic Pink Eye
    • Atopic Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1013: Acute atopic conjunctivitis, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Which procedures does Dr. Cordice-Ford perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Candida Cordice-Ford may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cordice-Ford's office.

    Does Dr. Cordice-Ford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cordice-Ford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 206-9888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cordice-Ford accept in Jamaica, NY?

    Dr. Cordice-Ford in Jamaica, 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)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicaid

    • MetroPlus

    • National Benefit Fund

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cordice-Ford's office located?

    Dr. Candida Cordice-Ford's Primary Practice

    11120 Merrick Blvd

    Jamaica, NY 11433

    (718) 206-9888

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

    Dr. Cordice-Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992755912.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cordice-Ford?

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

    What is Dr. Candida Cordice-Ford's specialty?

    Dr. Cordice-Ford is a Pediatrician near Jamaica, NY. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Cordice-Ford to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Candida Cordice-Ford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Cordice-Ford is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. 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

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    Is Candida Cordice-Ford accepting new patients in Jamaica, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Candida Cordice-Ford is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Candida Cordice-Ford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cordice-Ford's office at (718) 206-9888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Candida Cordice-Ford?

    Please contact Dr. Cordice-Ford's office at (718) 206-9888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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