Stage Managers' Health Directory

The Stage Managers’ Health Directory is designed to help you locate providers—recommended by industry professionals—who serve those in the performing arts and entertainment community. 

While this directory originated to help stage managers advise their companies, anyone in the entertainment community seeking health care is welcome to use this resource—it is open to all who find it helpful.

To use this directory, search by the Physician or Practice’s Name, your Location or Medical Specialty.

This Directory is generously sponsored by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Brian Lewy, O.D.

Practice
N.Y. Vision Associates Inc.
Specialty
Optometry/Ophthalmology
Location
New York City
Address
185 Madison Avenue, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10016
Phone
212.213.3737
Fax
212.213.3787
Email
blewy@newyorkvisionassociates.com
Website
Health Insurance

All

Medicare
No
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Worker's Compensation

No

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8am-4pm

Office Visit Fees

$200

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

Possibly

Wait Time for Appointments

Same Day

House Calls to Theaters

Possibly

Dr. Cynthia Lukasiewicz, D.O.

Practice
Dr.'s Cossu & Lukasiewicz, PA
Specialty
Primary Care/Family Medicine
Location
Fort Myers
Address
6120 Winkler Road, Suite E, Fort Myers FL 33919
Phone
239.481.2400 ext. 2
Fax
239.481.2662
Email
jlcossu@googlemail.com
Health Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Health Care, Multiplan, PHCS, GoldenRule, Great West, Cigna

Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Worker's Compensation

No

Office Hours

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

Office Visit Fees

$130

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

Yes, on an individual basis

House Calls to Theaters

Yes

Bert R. Mandelbaum, MD

Practice
Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group/Kerlenjob Institute
Specialty
Sports Medicine/Orthopedics
Location
Los Angeles
Address
2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 400, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone
310.829.2663
Fax
310.315.0175
Website
Health Insurance

Most major including CIGNA

Medicare
Call or email
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes, cash patients.

Worker's Compensation

Yes if authorized by adjuster—ONLY for knee injuries.

Office Hours

By appointment.

Office Visit Fees

Varies

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

Cash discount offered

Wait Time for Appointments

1 week

House Calls to Theaters

No

Dr. Gevik Marcarian, DDS

Practice
Gevik Marcarian, DDS, Inc.
Specialty
Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry
Location
Los Angeles
Address
16661 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 611, Encino CA 91436
Phone
818.285.0528
Fax
818.285.0440
Email
dr.marcarian@gmail.com
Website
Health Insurance

Call office

Medicare
Call or email
Medicaid
Call or email
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Office Hours

Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am-5:30pm, Tuesday 10am-7:30pm, Saturday 9am-3pm

Office Visit Fees

Varies

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

No

Wait Time for Appointments

Same day available

House Calls to Theaters

No

Y. Danielle Marquis, DDS, PH

Practice
San Francisco Dental Office
Specialty
Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry
Location
San Francisco
Address
131 Steuart Place Suite 323, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone
415.777.5115
Email
info@sanfrandental.com
Website
Health Insurance

PPO dental plans

Medicare
No
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Worker's Compensation

No

Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Friday 7:30am-4:30pm, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-6:30pm

Office Visit Fees

New patient exam $175

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

Possibly

Wait Time for Appointments

Emergencies same day

House Calls to Theaters

No

Ajay Masih, MD

Practice
Avors Medical Group - Los Angeles location
Specialty
Physical Therapy
Location
Los Angeles
Address
2080 Century Park East #1501, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone
310.553.0123
Fax
310.553.0124
Email
audrye@masihmd.com
Website
Health Insurance

Accept PPOs but may be out of network for some, so verify with insurer

Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes, as cash patients.

Worker's Compensation

Yes, with authorization.

Office Visit Fees

$350/new patient; $150/follow up

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

Case-by-case

Wait Time for Appointments

Varies

House Calls to Theaters

No

Martin McGrath, D.P.M.

Practice
Dr. Martin McGrath
Specialty
Podiatry
Location
New York City
Address
984 North Broadway, 502, Yonkers, NY 10201
Phone
914.966.0809
Fax
914.966.1573
Email
mcgrathfoot@hotmail.com
Health Insurance

All

Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Worker's Compensation

No

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm

Office Visit Fees

$100

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

Yes, 20%

Wait Time for Appointments

Immediate

House Calls to Theaters

No

Dr. John Meccia

Practice
Ridgeview Specialty Clinic
Specialty
ENT/Speech/Language/Voice/Otolaryngology
Location
Minneapolis
Address
560 South Maple Street, Suite 40, Waconia, MN 55387
Phone
952.925.5626
Fax
952.442.2180
Website
Health Insurance

Call for information

Medicare
Call or email
Medicaid
Call or email
Uninsured Patients

Yes, the billing center works with patients to work out financial assistance or a payment plan. Call 952-442-2191 ext. 8054

Worker's Compensation

Yes

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Office Visit Fees

$125 up front

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

No

Wait Time for Appointments

1 week

House Calls to Theaters

No

Dr. Valerie Mechanik M.D.

Practice
Mechanik and Thacker MDs PA
Specialty
Gynecology/Obstetrics
Location
Tampa
Address
2901 West St. Isabel Street, Suite B, Tampa, FL 33607
Phone
813.870.3890
Fax
813.877.8517
Health Insurance
Medicare
Call or email
Medicaid
Call or email

Isis Medina, D.C., C.C.N.

Practice
Dr Isis M Medina DC
Specialty
Chiropractic care
Location
New York City
Address
119 West 23rd Street, 8th Floor, Suite 800, New York, NY 10011
Phone
212.989.9800
Email
dr.isismedina@hmail.com
Website
Health Insurance

No

Medicare
No
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes. Fees for Uninsured Patients: $180 initial; $90 follow-up

Worker's Compensation

No

Office Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. 7:30-5:00

Office Visit Fees

250: $170 initial; $85 follow-up

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

No

Wait Time for Appointments

2 months

House Calls to Theaters

No