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 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 a Physiatrist like Dr. Kovaleva typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Shoulder Bursitis
- Left Hip 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7551: Bursitis of right shoulder
- M7062: Trochanteric bursitis, left hip
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Kovaleva typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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
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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
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. Kovaleva's office located?
Dr. Irina Kovaleva's Primary Practice
3121 Ocean Ave Ste 503
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 708-4046
What hospitals are Dr. Kovaleva affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kovaleva has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kovaleva's NPI number?A 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.
What does a Physiatrist do?
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.
Is 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Irina Kovaleva?
Please contact Dr. Kovaleva's office at (718) 708-4046 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Kovaleva's office located?
Dr. Kovaleva's office is located in Brooklyn, NY.
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