Summary

Dr. Barbara Mendez-Agrusa is a rheumatologist who brings 18 years of experience to 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, helping her connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Mendez-Agrusa practices at South Shore University Hospital and sees patients in Bay Shore, NY. She specializes in treating back pain across different age groups, including pregnant women and children. Her treatment approach includes physical therapy and strength training to help patients build lasting mobility and comfort. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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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
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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RheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatologyPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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3.8 
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18 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Polish
Bay Shore , NYParamus , NJHewlett , NYSmithtown , 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 Med School: New York Medical College
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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 active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires 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.

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