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Dr. Karl Deratus, MD

Jamaica, NY

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Deratus, Family Medicine Specialist in Jamaica, NY?

    Dr. Karl Deratus, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Jamaica, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Deratus graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at UMDNJ New Jersey Med School. Dr. Deratus is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Deratus’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Deratus’s office at (718) 525-5600.

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

    • Residency: UMDNJ New Jersey Med School

    • Medical School: Rutgers

    Is Dr. Deratus board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Karl Deratus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Deratus speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Deratus treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Deratus 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. Deratus. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
    • Vital Signs
    • Normal BP reading
    • Blood pressure screening, all clear
    • Healthy blood pressure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Severe Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Body Fat
    • Weight Management Issues
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult
    • Z6831: Body mass index [BMI] 31.0-31.9, adult
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • Z6832: Body mass index [BMI] 32.0-32.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Blood Pressure Check with Abnormal Findings
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Screening
    • Abnormal BP Reading
    • Blood Pressure Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0131: Encounter for examination of blood pressure with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Which procedures does Dr. Deratus perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karl Deratus may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Deratus' office.

    Does Dr. Deratus accept my insurance?

    Dr. Deratus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 525-5600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Deratus accept in Jamaica, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • ASR Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Deutsche Bank

    • Elderplan

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Deratus' office located?

    Dr. Karl Deratus' Primary Practice

    16959 137th Ave

    Jamaica, NY 11434

    (718) 525-5600

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    Dr. Karl Deratus' Practice 2

    52 Duane St

    New York, NY 10007

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

    Dr. Deratus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154331478.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Deratus?

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

    What is Dr. Karl Deratus's specialty?

    Dr. Deratus is a Family Medicine Specialist near Jamaica, NY. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Deratus to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karl Deratus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Deratus is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Karl Deratus accepting new patients in Jamaica, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Karl Deratus is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karl Deratus offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Deratus's office at (718) 525-5600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karl Deratus?

    Please contact Dr. Deratus's office at (718) 525-5600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karl Deratus have?

    Dr. Karl Deratus is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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