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Kristina Otero, DO

Kristina Otero, DO

Optum Provider

Specialty

Internal Medicine

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

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106 reviews

    • Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Always listens and has good advice, very thorough, easy to talk to. Excellent physician!

    • Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She’s been my doctor for over 20 years. I love her!

    • Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very thorough in her examination.

    • Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr.Otero is very professional and knowledgeable about my care

    • Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Otero is awesome. I left the practice after many years and now i'm back because of Dr Otero.

    • Reviewed on Jul 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is always prompt, very nice, goes over all medication each visit, listens to my concerns well

    • Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Otero has been my doctor for a long time. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. She listens to me & I have the opportunity to ask all my questions. She is a 10!

    • Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She has been my doctor for many years and has taken excellent care of me through a lot of difficult things. She is kind, thorough, supportive, and an excellent physician who really cares. I am very grateful to have her as my doctor.

    • Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is wonderful, respectful, concerned, answers my questions. Doesn’t rush me. Very personable and easy to talk to. Always asks if I have any questions for her. Just a really great doctor.

    • Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Otero is excellent!!! She is knowledgeable, caring and compassionate. She is very pleasant and personable. I feel like she really cares about me. She is very clear when communicating. I feel at ease when speaking with her and sharing personal information. I am very lucky to have her as my primary MD and I feel she is an asset to to your practice at Optum!!

    • Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
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    Dr. Otero is always friendly and professional. She is always thorough in explaining my medical issues and next steps that will be taken with my medical care.

    • Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I would recommend Dr. Otero because she is listen to me, and she very knowledgeable woman health and she is very kind.

    • Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Otero is the best. She cares about your well being and health. Very nice and respectful and gives honest answers.

    • Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Sometimes she seems like she is in a rush and forgot to renew my medications at my physical exam recently for the current year. Walgreens just made me aware that I am out of refills for my cholesterol medication and metoprolol.

    • Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
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    She is very thorough and attentive to my health needs

    • Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She’s my primary and she’s great

    • Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Otero is an outstanding physician.

    • Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Ortero is very caring to me as a patient and person. I trust her completely. All her recommendations for me are keeping me in good health. I am so glad she is my foctor.

    • Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Doctor Otero is one of the best physicians I’ve ever had. She takes her time. She’s highly knowledgeable and always diagnoses me correctly.

    • Reviewed on May 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Otero is kind, interested and listens. I am confident that she is looking out for me and concerned with my health.

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  • About Kristina Otero, DO

    Kristina Otero, DO, is a board-certified internal medicine physician. She earned her medical degree from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residency training at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Otero has received Castle Connolly and Hudson Valley Magazine Top Doctor honors.

    Philosophy of care

    She provides thoughtful, patient-focused primary care.

    Gender

    Female

    Licenses

    NY, 224145

    Network Name

    CareMount

    NPI

    1598763237

  • Insurance Accepted

    This list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CDPHP
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Healthfirst
    • Humana
    • MVP Healthcare
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MetroPlus
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UMR
  • Education

    Medical School

    • College of Osteopathic Medicine (New York Institute of Technology)

    Residency

    • North Shore University Hospital

  • Awards and Publications