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Dr. Lori Caruso, MD

Troy, NY

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Caruso, Pediatrician in Troy, NY?

    Dr. Lori Caruso, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Troy, NY. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Caruso graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed her residency at Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Pediatrics. Dr. Caruso is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Caruso’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Caruso’s office at (518) 235-6181.

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

    • Residency: Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Pediatrics | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Elmhurst) Program

    • Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas

    Is Dr. Caruso board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Lori Caruso, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Caruso speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Caruso treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Caruso 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. Caruso. 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)
    • 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
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD
    • Hyperactive ADHD
    • Impulsive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
    • F901: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive type

    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

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Pneumonia
    • Flu
    • Pneumonia
    • Influenza with Lung Infection
    • Severe Flu
    • Viral Pneumonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J1001: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with the same other identified influenza virus pneumonia

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Caruso perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Lori Caruso may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Caruso's office.

    Does Dr. Caruso accept my insurance?

    Dr. Caruso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 235-6181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Caruso accept in Troy, NY?

    Dr. Caruso in Troy, 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

    • CDPHP

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • MVP Healthcare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Caruso's office located?

    Dr. Lori Caruso's Primary Practice

    315 2nd Ave

    Troy, NY 12182

    (518) 235-6181

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

    Dr. Caruso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770552309.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Caruso?

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

    What is Dr. Lori Caruso's specialty?

    Dr. Caruso is a Pediatrician near Troy, NY. 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. Caruso to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lori Caruso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Caruso is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Albany Med South Clinical Campus 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 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 Lori Caruso accepting new patients in Troy, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Lori Caruso is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lori Caruso offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Caruso's office at (518) 235-6181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lori Caruso?

    Please contact Dr. Caruso's office at (518) 235-6181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lori Caruso have?

    Dr. Lori Caruso is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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