Summary

Dr. Barbara Mendez-Agrusa is a rheumatologist with 18 years of experience treating conditions affecting joints, muscles, and connective tissues. She earned her medical degree from the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo. Dr. Mendez-Agrusa is fluent in Spanish, allowing her to connect with patients in their preferred language.

Dr. Mendez-Agrusa practices at Northwell Health Physician Partners Rheumatology in Bay Shore, New York, and maintains hospital privileges at South Shore University Hospital. She specializes in treating back pain across different age groups, including pregnancy-related back pain and back pain in children and teens. Her treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques. Patients rate Dr. Mendez-Agrusa 5.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 18 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish
  • Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Compare with Similar Doctors

Barbara S Mendez-Agrusa, MD
Dr. Michael Lee Gross, MD
Dr. Daniel H. Cohen, MD
Hallie Fuchs
Barbara S Mendez-Agrusa, MDDr. Michael Lee Gross, MDDr. Daniel H. Cohen, MDHallie Fuchs
RheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatologyNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
18 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Bay Shore , NYParamus , NJHewlett , NYEast Meadow , NY
Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: Sackler School Of Medicine Med School: New York University
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Barbara S Mendez-Agrusa

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • AmidaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)
  • Anthem HealthPlus
  • CenterLight
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth (GHI)
  • EmblemHealth (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)
  • Hamaspik
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana
  • Humana Military (Tricare)
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Northwell Direct
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Oxford
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VNS Health
  • WTC (World Trade Center Program)

Medical Specialties

Barbara S Mendez-Agrusa has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Barbara S Mendez-Agrusa has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatologist
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

Barbara S Mendez-Agrusa holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo in 2008.

NPI Number

Barbara S Mendez-Agrusa's NPI number is 1407015480.

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Barbara Mendez-Agrusa?
You can find contact information for Barbara Mendez-Agrusa here on Vitals.
Does Barbara Mendez-Agrusa accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Barbara Mendez-Agrusa has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Barbara Mendez-Agrusa accepting new patients?
Barbara Mendez-Agrusa is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Barbara Mendez-Agrusa's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Barbara Mendez-Agrusa speak?
Barbara Mendez-Agrusa speaks Spanish.
Does Barbara Mendez-Agrusa accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Barbara Mendez-Agrusa accepts on their Vitals profile.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.