20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Deratus, Family Medicine Specialist in Jamaica, NY?
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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Deratus typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Body Fat
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Deratus typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karl Deratus may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Deratus' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Deratus' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Deratus affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Deratus has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Deratus's NPI number?A 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