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Dr. Osvaldo Hernandez, MD

Dr. Osvaldo Hernandez, MD

New York, NY

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hernandez, Cytopathologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Osvaldo Hernandez, MD is a Cytopathologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Hernandez graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at Nyu Hospitals Center, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Bassett Healthcare, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hernandez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hernandez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hernandez’s office at (212) 263-5687.

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

    • Fellowship: NYU Medical Center (Cytopathology), Clinical Fellowships

    • Residency: Nyu Hospitals Center, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Bassett Healthcare, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl | University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Hernandez board certified as a Cytopathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Osvaldo Hernandez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology , American Board of Pathology since 2003, American Board of Pathology since 2004, American Board of Pathology since 2014

    What languages does Dr. Hernandez speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hernandez treat?

    As a Cytopathologist, Dr. Hernandez 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. Hernandez. 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 Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues
    • Women's checkup with issues
    • Pelvic exam, abnormal results
    • OB/GYN visit with concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
    • Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Benign Central Nervous System Tumor
    • Benign Breast Lump
    • Benign Peritoneal Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Breast Disease
    • Non-cancerous CNS growth
    • Benign central nervous system neoplasm
    • Non-malignant brain tumor
    • Non-cancerous breast mass
    • Breast fibroadenoma
    • Benign breast disease
    • Non-cancerous peritoneal growth
    • Benign mass in abdominal lining
    • Non-malignant peritoneal tumor
    • Benign growth in peritoneum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D339: Benign neoplasm of central nervous system, unspecified
    • D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast
    • D191: Benign neoplasm of mesothelial tissue of peritoneum

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • History of Other Female Genital Tract Disease
    • Past Gynecological Problem
    • Previous Female Reproductive Disorder
    • History of Uterine Fibroids
    • History of Ovarian Cysts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8742: Personal history of other diseases of the female genital tract

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Benign Left Breast Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Breast Disease
    • Non-cancerous left breast growth
    • Left breast mass
    • Left breast lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D242: Benign neoplasm of left breast

    Also known as:

    • Fibrocystic Breast Changes
    • Breast Fibrosclerosis
    • Breast Disease
    • Cystic breasts
    • Fibrocystic disease
    • Lumpy breasts
    • Sclerosis of breast
    • Hardening of breast tissue
    • Fibrotic breast changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6012: Diffuse cystic mastopathy of left breast
    • N6031: Fibrosclerosis of right breast

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Breast Disorder
    • Breast Disease
    • Various breast conditions
    • Miscellaneous breast ailments
    • Specific breast problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6489: Other specified disorders of breast

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Growth of Unknown Type
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Thyroid tumor of uncertain nature
    • Thyroid lesion of uncertain behavior
    • Indeterminate thyroid mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D440: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Pleurisy
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Pleuritis
    • Inflammation of lung lining
    • Pleural inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R091: Pleurisy

    What procedures does Dr. Hernandez perform?

    As a Cytopathologist, Dr. Hernandez 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. Hernandez. 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Hernandez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 263-5687 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hernandez accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Hernandez in New York, 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

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • MetroPlus

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hernandez's office located?

    Dr. Osvaldo Hernandez's Primary Practice

    160 E 34th St

    New York, NY 10016

    (212) 263-5687

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    Dr. Osvaldo Hernandez's Practice 2

    550 1st Ave # 10U

    New York, NY 10016

    (212) 263-5687

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    Dr. Osvaldo Hernandez's Practice 3

    530 1st Ave Ste 7N

    New York, NY 10016

    (212) 263-5475

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

    Dr. Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619961869.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hernandez?

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

    What is Dr. Osvaldo Hernandez's specialty?

    Dr. Hernandez is a Cytopathologist near New York, NY. A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist with specialization in diagnosing diseases by studying cells collected from body fluids and secretions. This involves scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or using fine-needle aspiration to obtain samples from tumor masses or organs. A key aspect of their practice is interpreting Papanicolaou-stained smears, commonly known as the "Pap" test," from the female reproductive system. Their expertise is also applied to the diagnosis of cells from all different systems and areas of the human body. This makes them a valuable consultant to all medical specialists. Contact Dr. Hernandez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Osvaldo Hernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hernandez is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Cytopathologist?

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    Is Osvaldo Hernandez accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Osvaldo Hernandez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Osvaldo Hernandez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office at (212) 263-5687 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Osvaldo Hernandez?

    Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office at (212) 263-5687 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Osvaldo Hernandez have?

    Dr. Osvaldo Hernandez is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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