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Dr. Ruben Olmedo, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Medical Toxicologist

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Olmedo, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Ruben Olmedo, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Olmedo completed his residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Emergency Medicine; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Internal Medicine. Dr. Olmedo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Olmedo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Olmedo’s office at (917) 595-9920.

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

    • Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Emergency Medicine; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Internal Medicine

    Is Dr. Olmedo board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Ruben Olmedo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Olmedo speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Olmedo typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Olmedo 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. Olmedo. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Olmedo typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ruben Olmedo may include:

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

    Does Dr. Olmedo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Olmedo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 595-9920 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Olmedo in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Olmedo's office located?

    Dr. Ruben Olmedo's Primary Practice

    1468 Madison Ave

    New York, NY 10029

    (917) 595-9920

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    Dr. Ruben Olmedo's Practice 2

    7901 Broadway Rm A1

    Elmhurst, NY 11373

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    Dr. Ruben Olmedo's Practice 3

    638 Columbus Ave

    New York, NY 10024

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

    Dr. Olmedo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831164680.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Olmedo?

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

    What is Dr. Ruben Olmedo's specialty?

    Dr. Olmedo is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near New York, NY.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Ruben Olmedo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Olmedo is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Nyc Health + Hospitals/elmhurst, Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Queens, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Bronxcare Health System 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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. Ruben Olmedo accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Ruben Olmedo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ruben Olmedo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Olmedo's office at (917) 595-9920 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ruben Olmedo?

    Please contact Dr. Olmedo's office at (917) 595-9920 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Olmedo's office located?

    Dr. Olmedo's offices are located in New York, NY and Elmhurst, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ruben Olmedo have?

    Dr. Ruben Olmedo is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.