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Dr. Candida Cordice-Ford, MD

Pediatrician

Jamaica, NY

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. 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 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Cordice-Ford typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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
    • 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:

    • 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

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Cordice-Ford typically perform?

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

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

    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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Healthfirst New York

    • National Benefit Fund

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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 hospitals are Dr. Cordice-Ford affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Cordice-Ford has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Jamaica Hospital Medical Center,Jamaica, NY

    What is Dr. Cordice-Ford's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Cordice-Ford is affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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. 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 Dr. Candida Cordice-Ford?

    Please contact Dr. Cordice-Ford's office at (718) 206-9888 to schedule an appointment.

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

    Dr. Cordice-Ford's office is located in Jamaica, NY.