Dr. Medina Almentero, MD

Belleville, NJ

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Who is Dr. Almentero, Physiatrist in Belleville, NJ?

Dr. Medina Almentero, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Belleville, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Almentero graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe and completed his residency at Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation New Rochelle Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Almentero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Almentero’s office at (973) 844-9220.

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

Residency: Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation New Rochelle Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Boston University Medical Center Program
Medical School: Universidad Central Del Caribe

What languages does Dr. Almentero speak?

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

English
Spanish

What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Almentero typically treat?

As a Physiatrist, Dr. Almentero 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. Almentero. 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:

Lower Back Disc Displacement
Spine Injuries and Disorder
Slipped Disc in Lower Back
Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
Lumbar Disc Protrusion

ICD-10 Codes:

M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

Also known as:

Sprained Left Wrist and Hand
Hand Injuries and Disorder
Sprains and Strains
Wrist Injuries and Disorder
Left Wrist Sprain
Left Hand Sprain
Ligament Strain in Left Wrist
Twisted Left Wrist

ICD-10 Codes:

S6392XD: Sprain of unspecified part of left wrist and hand, subsequent encounter

What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Almentero typically perform?

As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Medina Almentero may include:

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

Does Dr. Almentero accept my insurance?

Dr. Almentero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 844-9220 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Almentero accept in Belleville, NJ?

Dr. Almentero in Belleville, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
National Benefit Fund

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Where is Dr. Almentero's office located?

Dr. Medina Almentero's Primary Practice

15 Newark Ave

Belleville, NJ 07109

(973) 844-9220

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Dr. Medina Almentero's Practice 2

3146 E Tremont Ave

Bronx, NY 10461

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

Dr. Almentero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992738546.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Almentero?

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

What is Dr. Medina Almentero's specialty?

Dr. Almentero is a Physiatrist near Belleville, NJ.

What does a Physiatrist do?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

Is Dr. Medina Almentero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Almentero is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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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