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Dr. Cristina Culcea, MD

Dr. Cristina Culcea, MD

Holyoke, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Culcea, Pediatrician in Holyoke, MA?

    Dr. Cristina Culcea, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Holyoke, MA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Culcea graduated from Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy and completed her residency at Creighton-Nebraska Universities, Omaha, NE. She is a member of the AAP, AMA. Dr. Culcea is fluent in English, Moldavian, Moldovan, Romanian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Culcea’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Culcea’s office at (413) 534-2800.

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

    • Residency: Creighton-Nebraska Universities, Omaha, NE | University of Nebraska Medical Center

    • Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy | Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy

    Is Dr. Culcea board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Cristina Culcea, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Culcea speak?

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

    • English

    • Moldavian

    • Moldovan

    • Romanian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Culcea treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Culcea 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. Culcea. 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)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity from Excess Calories
    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Diet-Related Obesity
    • Common Obesity
    • Nutritional Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Ear and Hearing Examination with Abnormal Findings
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Abnormal Hearing Test
    • Ear Exam with Issues
    • Hearing Problem Diagnosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01118: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with other abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Iron
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D508: Other iron deficiency anemias

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Respiratory Failure
    • Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Neonatal Respiratory Failure
    • Infant Lung Failure
    • Newborn Breathing Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P285: Respiratory failure of newborn

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Lead Poisoning
    • Lead Exposure
    • Plumbism
    • Heavy Metal Poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z77011: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to lead

    What procedures does Dr. Culcea perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Culcea performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Culcea. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Culcea accept my insurance?

    Dr. Culcea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 534-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Culcea accept in Holyoke, MA?

    Dr. Culcea in Holyoke, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • Health New England

    • Medicaid

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Culcea's office located?

    Dr. Cristina Culcea's Primary Practice

    18 Hospital Dr

    Holyoke, MA 01040

    (413) 534-2800

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    Dr. Cristina Culcea's Practice 2

    230 Maple St

    Holyoke, MA 01040

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    AAP, AMA

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

    Dr. Culcea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780698860.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Culcea?

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

    What is Dr. Cristina Culcea's specialty?

    Dr. Culcea is a Pediatrician near Holyoke, MA. 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. Culcea to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Cristina Culcea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Culcea is affiliated with Holyoke 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 Cristina Culcea accepting new patients in Holyoke, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Cristina Culcea is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cristina Culcea offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Culcea's office at (413) 534-2800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cristina Culcea?

    Please contact Dr. Culcea's office at (413) 534-2800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Cristina Culcea have?

    Dr. Cristina Culcea is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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