Dr. Laurel Hansen, MD
New York, NY
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hansen, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in New York, NY?
Dr. Laurel Hansen, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Hansen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hansen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hansen’s office at (212) 241-6500.
What languages does Dr. Hansen speak?
Dr. Hansen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Hansen typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Hansen diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hansen. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Slow Transit Constipation
- Constipation
- Chronic Constipation
- Sluggish Bowel
- Colonic Inertia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5901: Slow transit constipation
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Hansen typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Laurel Hansen may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Hansen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hansen accept my insurance?
Dr. Hansen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hansen accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Hansen in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Hansen's office located?
Dr. Laurel Hansen's Primary Practice
1 Gustave L Levy Pl
New York, NY 10029
(212) 241-6500
What is Dr. Hansen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hansen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013411925.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hansen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hansen
What is Dr. Laurel Hansen's specialty?
Dr. Hansen is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near New York, NY.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Laurel Hansen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hansen is affiliated with Mount Sinai West, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Laurel Hansen accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Laurel Hansen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laurel Hansen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hansen's office at (212) 241-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laurel Hansen?
Please contact Dr. Hansen's office at (212) 241-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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