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Dr. Irina Kovaleva, MD

Dr. Irina Kovaleva, MD

Brooklyn, NY

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kovaleva, Physiatrist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Irina Kovaleva, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Kovaleva completed her residency at Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Maimonides Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Kovaleva is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kovaleva’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kovaleva’s office at (718) 708-4046.

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

    • Residency: Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Maimonides Med Ctr, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Bashkir Med Inst- Ufa Bashkir- Russia

    What languages does Dr. Kovaleva speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Kovaleva treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Kovaleva 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. Kovaleva. 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Bursitis
    • Left Hip Bursitis
    • Right Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Bursitis
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Inflamed Shoulder Bursa
    • Shoulder Joint Inflammation
    • Left Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Inflamed left hip bursa
    • Left hip joint inflammation
    • Right Hip Bursitis
    • Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
    • Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Shoulder Bursa Inflammation
    • Subacromial Bursitis
    • Shoulder Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7551: Bursitis of right shoulder
    • M7062: Trochanteric bursitis, left hip
    • M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip
    • M7552: Bursitis of left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Pain with Sciatica (Right Side)
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Right Sided Lumbago with Sciatica
    • Right Back Pain and Leg Nerve Pain
    • Right Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5441: Lumbago with sciatica, right side

    Also known as:

    • Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Left Lumbago and Sciatica
    • Left Back and Leg Pain
    • Left Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side

    Also known as:

    • Head and Neck Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Neck Muscle Ache
    • Head Muscle Soreness
    • Cervical Myalgia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7912: Myalgia of auxiliary muscles, head and neck

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    What procedures does Dr. Kovaleva perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Kovaleva 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. Kovaleva. 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:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound
    • Intermediate Joint Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Bursa Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
    • 20606: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • Knee Strapping
    • Knee Taping
    • Knee Support Application
    • Therapeutic Knee Strapping

    CPT Codes:

    • 29530: Strapping; knee

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Strapping
    • Elbow or Wrist Strapping
    • Velpeau Bandage Application
    • Shoulder Taping
    • Shoulder Immobilization
    • Elbow Taping
    • Wrist Taping
    • Joint Strapping
    • Therapeutic Taping

    CPT Codes:

    • 29240: Strapping; shoulder (eg, Velpeau)
    • 29260: Strapping; elbow or wrist

    Also known as:

    • Hip Strapping
    • Hip Taping
    • Hip Support Strapping
    • Hip Joint Stabilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29520: Strapping; hip

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Small Joint or Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Joint Aspiration
    • Finger Joint Injection
    • Toe Joint Injection
    • Bursa Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20604: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • Hand or Finger Taping/Strapping
    • Finger Taping
    • Hand Strapping
    • Buddy Taping

    CPT Codes:

    • 29280: Strapping; hand or finger

    Also known as:

    • Ankle or Foot Taping
    • Ankle Strapping
    • Foot Strapping
    • Ankle Taping
    • Foot Taping

    CPT Codes:

    • 29540: Strapping; ankle and/or foot

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • FNA Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy without Imaging
    • Tissue Sample Collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 10021: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, without imaging guidance; first lesion

    Does Dr. Kovaleva accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kovaleva accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 708-4046 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kovaleva accept in Brooklyn, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • MetroPlus

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New York

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Kovaleva's office located?

    Dr. Irina Kovaleva's Primary Practice

    3121 Ocean Ave Ste 503

    Brooklyn, NY 11235

    (718) 708-4046

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    Dr. Irina Kovaleva's Practice 2

    2952 Brighton 3rd St Ste 301

    Brooklyn, NY 11235

    (718) 708-4046

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

    Dr. Kovaleva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972537991.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kovaleva?

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

    What is Dr. Irina Kovaleva's specialty?

    Dr. Kovaleva is a Physiatrist near Brooklyn, NY. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Kovaleva to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Irina Kovaleva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kovaleva is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Staten Island University Hospital - North 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

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    Is Irina Kovaleva accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Irina Kovaleva is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Irina Kovaleva offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kovaleva's office at (718) 708-4046 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Irina Kovaleva?

    Please contact Dr. Kovaleva's office at (718) 708-4046 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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