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Big Apple Pediatrics

Big Apple Pediatrics
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Address

315 W 70th St #1-K
New York, NY 10023
(212) 595-5501 Get Directions

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Main Specialties

  • Pediatrician
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Staff

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Specialties

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Practice Specialties

  • Pediatrician -> General

Accepted Insurance

Accepted Insurance

  • Aetna See Accepted Plans
    • Aetna Affordable Health Choices limited benefits insurance plan
    • Aetna Choice POS (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aetna Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aetna Choice POS
    • Aetna Choice POS II
    • Aetna Dental PPO/PDN
    • Aetna Golden Choice Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Golden Medicare Plan (HMO)
    • Aetna Health Network Only
    • Aetna Health Network Option
    • Aetna HealthFund Aetna Choice POS
    • Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Only
    • Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Option
    • Aetna HealthFund HMO
    • Aetna HealthFund Open Access Aetna Select
    • Aetna HealthFund Open Access Elect Choice EPO
    • Aetna HealthFund Open Access Managed Choice POS
    • Aetna HealthFund Open Access POS II
    • Aetna HealthFund Open Choice PPO
    • Aetna Medicare Open (Private Fee-for-Service)
    • Aetna Medicare Plan (HMO/Open Access HMO)
    • Aetna Medicare Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Select (HMO)
    • Aetna Medicare Special Needs
    • Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (EPO)
    • Aetna Open Access HMO
    • Aetna Open Access Managed Choice (POS)
    • Aetna Select
    • Aetna Value Network HMO
    • Aetna Vision
    • Aetna Whole Health - Banner Health OAMC
    • Aetna Whole Health - MW Comm. Health Solutions
    • Aetna Whole Health- Banner Health Network HMO
    • Aetna Workers' Comp Access
    • Aexcel Aetna Select
    • Aexcel Aetna Select (Open Access)
    • Aexcel Choice POS II
    • Aexcel Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aexcel Elect Choice EPO
    • Aexcel Elect Choice EPO (Open Access)
    • Aexcel Managed Choice POS
    • Aexcel Managed Choice POS (Open Access)
    • Aexcel Open Access Aetna Select (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aexcel Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aexcel Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund)
    • Aexcel Plus Aetna Select
    • Aexcel Plus Aetna Select (Open Access)
    • Aexcel Plus Choice POS II
    • Aexcel Plus Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO
    • Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO (Open Access)
    • Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS
    • Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS (Open Access)
    • Aexcel Plus Open Access Aetna Select (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aexcel Plus Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aexcel Plus Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund)
    • Aexcel Plus PPO
    • Aexcel Plus PPO (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aexcel PPO
    • Aexcel PPO (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Affordable Health Choices
    • Behavioral Healthcare Program
    • Better Health
    • Better Health Kids Pennsylvania
    • Elect Choice (EPO)
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • HCA Smart Care Base (PPO)
    • HCA Smart Care Plus (PPO)
    • HCA Smart Care Select
    • HCA Smart Care Value (PPO)
    • HCA Well Care (Level 3)
    • HCA Well Care (Levels 1 & 2)
    • Healthy New York HMO
    • HMO (Aetna)
    • HMO (Open Access)
    • HMO Deductible Plan
    • HMO Deductible Plan (CA members only)
    • Illinois Community Network
    • Illinois Managed Choice Network
    • LM Healthworks
    • Managed Choice Open Access
    • Managed Choice Open Access HDHP
    • Managed Choice Open Access Value 1500
    • Managed Choice Open Access Value 5000
    • Managed Choice (POS)
    • MCOA 7500
    • Medicare Plan (HMO / Open Access HMO)
    • Medicare Plan (PPO)
    • Medicare Rx Premier (PDP)
    • National Advantage Program
    • New York Certified PPO (Workers' Comp)
    • New York Recommendation of Care PPO (Workers' Comp)
    • North Shore LIJ Employee Health Plan (CIIPA)
    • NYC Community Plan
    • Open Access Aetna Select
    • Open Choice (PPO)
    • PCP Referral Plan (TX only)
    • Preventative and Hospital Care 3000
    • Quality Point-of-Service (QPOS)
    • Savings Plus of Arizona
    • Savings Plus of Chicago, IL
    • Savings Plus of Florida (Brevard and Tampa)
    • Savings Plus of Lake County, OH
    • Savings Plus of Oklahoma
    • Savings Plus of Texas
    • Signature Administrators
    • Student Health Plans
    • Texas CHIP
    • Texas STAR (Medicaid)
    • Texas Voluntary/Informal (Workers' Comp)
    • Traditional Choice Indemnity
    • USAccess
    • Vitalidad Mexico con Aetna
    • Vitalidad Plus California con Aetna
    • Volunteer Plan
    • Aetna Advantage Dental
    • Aexcel Plus
    • Aexcel
  • United Healthcare See Accepted Plans
    • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan for Families (UnitedHealthcare)
    • AARP MedicareComplete
    • AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons
    • AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons Essential
    • AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons Premier
    • AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons Value
    • AARP MedicareRx Enhanced (PDP)
    • AARP MedicareRx Preferred (PDP)
    • Compass Rose Health Plan FEHP FFS (PPO)
    • Copay Select
    • Definity Choice Plus
    • Definity PPO
    • Dual Complete LP
    • Dual Complete RP
    • Evercare Plan DH (HMO SNP) (UnitedHealthcare)
    • Evercare Plan RDP (RPPOSNP)
    • FlexPoint
    • Harvard Pilgrim Choice
    • Harvard Pilgrim Choice Plus
    • Harvard Pilgrim Options
    • Healthy NY
    • Heritage Choice
    • Heritage Choice Standard
    • Heritage Plus - Arkansas
    • Heritage Plus - Georgia
    • Heritage Plus - North Carolina
    • Heritage Plus - South Carolina
    • Heritage Plus/Heritage EPO
    • Heritage Premier
    • Heritage Select
    • Indemnity
    • M.D. IPA
    • M.D. IPA Preferred
    • Medica Choice
    • Medicare Advantage HMO
    • Medicare Advantage PFFS
    • Medicare Advantage POS
    • Medicare Advantage PPO
    • MedicareComplete Choice Essential
    • MedicareComplete Choice Plan 2
    • MedicareComplete Essential
    • MedicareComplete Plan 1
    • MedicareComplete Plus
    • Neighborhood Health Partnership (NHP) - Commercial
    • Neighborhood Health Partnership (NHP) - Mercy Select
    • Nursing Home Plan
    • Optimum Choice
    • Optimum Choice Preferred
    • Pacificare SignatureElite Plus
    • River Valley Choice Plus
    • Secure Horizons Medicare
    • Sharp SecureHorizons Plan by UnitedHealthcare
    • Sierra Health and Life
    • SignatureValue
    • SignatureValue Advantage
    • SignatureValue HealthCare Partners Network
    • SimplyEngaged
    • Suite Spot
    • United Behavioral Health
    • United Healthcare Navigate
    • United Healthcare Navigate Plus
    • United Healthcare Navigate/Navigate Balanced
    • United HealthOne
    • UnitedHealthcare Basics
    • UnitedHealthcare Catalyst
    • UnitedHealthcare Choice
    • UnitedHealthcare Choice HMO/Choice Plus HMO
    • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
    • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan for Kids (UnitedHealthcare)
    • UnitedHealthcare Core
    • UnitedHealthcare Dual Advantage (UnitedHealthcare)
    • UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete (HMO SNP) (UnitedHealthcare)
    • UnitedHealthcare EDGE
    • UnitedHealthcare Heritage
    • UnitedHealthcare iPlan Choice Plus
    • UnitedHealthcare iPlan PPO
    • UnitedHealthcare Mutli-Choice
    • UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
    • UnitedHealthcare Pledge
    • UnitedHealthcare Select EPO
    • UnitedHealthcare Select HMO
    • UnitedHealthcare Select Plus HMO
    • UnitedHealthcare Select Plus POS
    • ValueMax
    • Vision
    • UnitedHealthcare Dental Options PPO

Reviews

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Average Wait Time 11 to 20 minutes
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Verified Patient

“best pediatrician ever!”

Dr. Ward has been an unbelievable pediatrician for my girls, since day 1! We are so lucky to have found her. She has walked us through many situations over the years. She truly cares - takes time with each patient and is 100% present, taking in consideration the whole child when giving advice and planning treatments. All doctors should be like Dr. Ward.

Anonymous 02/07/2025
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“Dr. Ward is a caring doctor who listens to you, provides information, explains, and answers your questions without rushing you .”

Dr. Cathy Ward has taken care of our son for 20 years since he was born in St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital (now Mt. Sinai West) until the present. We dealt with our son's surgery, developmental delays, early intervention, and special education classes in the school years, all with Dr. Ward's support. We are living in Queens and our son is in college, and we continue to see Dr. Ward because she's kind, caring, patient, a good listener, answers questions, and never rushes you. She's quick and gentle with taking blood and giving shots. She discusses nutrition and diet as health prevention and doesn't push medication. Her office is small, with pleasant staff, and in a great location.

R. G. 01/07/2025
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Verified Patient

“The Best Pediatrician in UWS”

Dr. Ward and her staff are amazing people. They are always so polite and accommodating. No illness is too small. Their willingness to listen and thoroughly diagnose is exactly what I was looking for. I truly appreciate their bedside manners and follow-up check-ins. It means so much for me who is a mom of two kids. Youngest being a toddler.

In simple can’t say anything negative about this facility.

Vivian B. 01/07/2025
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“Dr. Ward and her incredible staff have consistently provided our family with exceptional, compassionate care, making every visit a reassuring and positive experience.”

We have been with Dr. Ward for over 12 years, and I can confidently say that she and her amazing staff have been a blessing to our family. From the moment we first walked into her office, we’ve been met with kindness, professionalism, and genuine care. She has seen my children through every milestone, always providing the best care, thoughtful advice, and reassurance when needed.

Her expertise and compassion are evident in every interaction, making both parents and kids feel at ease. The staff is equally wonderful—friendly, efficient, and always willing to go the extra mile to help with appointments, follow-ups, and any concerns.

It’s rare to find a medical team that combines such high levels of skill with a personal touch, and we feel truly fortunate to have Dr. Ward and her team in our lives. Thank you for over a decade of exceptional care!

Ravit B. S. 01/08/2025
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Verified Patient

“Love Dr wards guidance”

Listens to us, years of experience

Traci G. 01/09/2025
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Verified Patient

“Dr. Ward is one-of-a-kind”

We are so grateful to Dr. Ward for her partnership in caring for our son since he was three days old! She is the most attentive, patient, caring, and thorough pediatrician I could have imagined. I always feel respected by her and deeply respect her in turn. Now that I am pregnant again, it's a gift to know my daughter will be in such great hands. Her staff is also lovely, and we've always been able to keep things simple with scheduling and billing--a rarity!

E. H. 01/03/2025
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Verified Patient

“Dr. Ward is the epitome, the Platonic Ideal, of a pediatrician.”

Dr. Ward always makes time, and takes extra time, to answer questions. She is infinitely patient with both children and parents. I’ve always left her office feeling better than going in; no matter what is going with my kids she puts everyone at ease, gives clear and helpful information, and makes sure we feel heard and supported.

Dana B. 01/07/2025
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Verified Patient

“The most wholesome and evidenced-based”

As a physician myself, I have to say I couldn’t be happier with Dr. Ward. She’s incredibly accommodating to even my own unforgiving schedule, will see both my children at the same time for my ease, and spend a wonderful amount of time not just taking care of your child but getting to know you and your family.

Chetna A. 01/08/2025
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Verified Patient

“Couldn’t ask for better”

We have been with Dr Ward since she opened her practice. I couldn’t speak more highly of her clinical abilities and her incredible people skills. We all love and respect her.

R. P. 01/08/2025
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Verified Patient

“Best pediatrician in the Upper West Side.”

Both of my children are patients of Dr. Ward since birth. Her knowledge and her bedside manner are superior. She is well respected by many, and I could not imagine a better dr for my children. She is honest and sticks to the facts. Dr. Ward cares about her patients and runs her practice well.

Jenniffer H. 01/27/2025
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