Summary

Peter Barra specializes in geriatric medicine, internal medicine, and hospice & palliative medicine, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to patient care. They earned their medical degree from Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna Scuola Di Medicina E Chirurgia and completed residency training at Flushing Hospital Medical Center. With 56 years of experience in medicine, Peter Barra is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish.

Peter Barra practices at Saint Joseph Medical Center and maintains locations throughout Bayside and Flushing, New York. They focus on comprehensive care for older adults and those facing serious illnesses. Their expertise spans both preventive internal medicine and compassionate end-of-life care. Patients have given Peter Barra an average rating of 4.4 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 56 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Italian, Spanish
  • Flushing Hospital Medical Center
  • 7 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Peter R Barra has 6 locations

Newyork Presbyterian Medical Group Queens

4402 Francis Lewis Blvd Ste ABayside, NY 11361
Mon9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

NewYork?Presbyterian Queens Hospital

4402 Francis Lewis BlvdFlushing, NY 11358

Flushing Hospital Medical Center

4500 Parsons BlvdFlushing, NY 11355

Newyork Presbyterian Queens

5645 Main StFlushing, NY 11355

NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens - Bayside Multispecialty

4402 Francis Lewis Blvd Ste AFlushing, NY 11358

NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens - Bayside Multispecialty

4402 Francis Lewis Blvd Ste AFlushing, NY 11361

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Dr. Peter R BarraDr. James M Lai, MDDr. Kenneth L. Nyer, MDDr. Perminder Dhillon, MD
Geriatric MedicineGeriatric MedicineGeriatric MedicineGeriatric Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
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56 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Italian, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Italian, Spanish Speaks English, French
Bayside , NYNew York , NYBronx , NYBrooklyn , NY
Med School: Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna Scuola Di Medicina E Chirurgia Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Med School: Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Peter R Barra

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Peter R Barra has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Peter R Barra has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Internal Medicine
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

56 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna Scuola Di Medicina E Chirurgia in 1970.

NPI Number

Dr. Barra's NPI number is 1235235763.

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Dr. Peter Barra speaks English, Italian, and Spanish.
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Dr. Peter Barra's office is located at 4402 Francis Lewis Blvd Ste A, Bayside, NY, 11361.

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