Dr. Peter Barra, MD

Geriatric Medicine ·  Male · Age 76

  4 Reviews

Dr. Peter Barra, MD is a geriatric medicine specialist in Bayside, NY and has been practicing for 46 years. He specializes in geriatric medicine and internal medicine.

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(718) 502-8164

Dr. Barra accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna EPO
Aetna HMO
Aetna POS
Aetna PPO
Indemnity
Affinity Health Plan
Affinity Essential Bronze
Affinity Essential Gold
Affinity Essential Platinum
Affinity Essential Silver
Amida Care
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
Cigna
Cigna EPO
Cigna POS
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Connecticare
Connecticare HMO
Elderplan
EmblemHealth
GHI EPO
GHI HMO
GHI PPO
Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) HMO
Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana
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MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO
Oxford Health Plans
Oxford Health Plans HMO
Oxford Health Plans POS
UnitedHealthCare
Choice Plus POS
Community Plan
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Indemnity
Navigate HMO
Options PPO
Oxford Liberty
UMR
United Behavioral Health
United Healthcare EPO
United Healthcare HMO
United Healthcare POS
United Healthcare PPO
VNS Choice

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for New York
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Barra's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Alzheimer's Disease
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Barra treats Alzheimer's Disease more than 5% of his peers

Dr. Barra treats this condition more than 5% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Alzheimer's Disease With Early-Onset
  • Alzheimer's Disease With Late-Onset
  • Alzheimer's Disease Without Neurofibrillary Tangles
  • Early-Onset Alzheimer Disease With Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
  • Familial Forms of Alzheimer's Disease
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Dr. Barra's conditions and procedures:

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Heartburn
  • Weight Loss

About Me

We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person. 

Specialties

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Internal Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
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Education

1975
VA Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
1975
VA Hospital
Residency Hospital
1973
Jamaica Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
1973
Jamaica Hospital
Residency Hospital
1971
Flushing Hospital and Med Center
Internship Hospital
1970
Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna, Facolta De Medicina E Chirurgia
Medical School
1975
1975
1973
1973
1971
1970

Languages

  • Italian
  • English

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Barra's Reviews

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4.0

Based on 4 reviews

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I terrific doctor who will spend the time to explain everything and answer questions
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67% Patient experience rating, 2% lower than the national average