Dr. Alicia Mecklai, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Mecklai, Cardiologist in New York, NY?

Dr. Mecklai was born and raised in Houston, Texas. After graduating summa cum laude in Biomedical Engineering at Duke University, she attended Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA.? She subsequently moved to New York where she completed her internship and residency training in Internal Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, followed by Cardiology Fellowship, specializing in noninvasive imaging with a focus on echocardiography at New York University Langone Medical Center.?Dr. Mecklai is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, Echocardiography,?and Nuclear Cardiology. She?a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. She serves as Director of 4 North Telemetry Service and Co-Director of Women's Heart Program.

Is Dr. Mecklai board certified as a Cardiologist?

Yes, Dr. Alicia Mecklai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

What languages does Dr. Mecklai speak?

Dr. Mecklai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English
Spanish

What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Mecklai typically treat?

As a Cardiologist, Dr. Mecklai 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. Mecklai. 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.

Also known as:

Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease
Silent Coronary Artery Disease
Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

ICD-10 Codes:

I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

Also known as:

High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Primary Hypertension
Essential Hypertension

ICD-10 Codes:

I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

Also known as:

Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Upper body pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R079: Chest pain, unspecified

Also known as:

Heart Palpitations
Arrhythmia
Skipped Heartbeat
Fluttering Heart
Pounding Heart

ICD-10 Codes:

R002: Palpitations

Also known as:

High Cholesterol
Cholesterol
Triglycerides
Hyperlipidemia
High lipids
Dyslipidemia

ICD-10 Codes:

E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

Does Dr. Mecklai accept my insurance?

Dr. Mecklai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Mecklai accept in New York, NY?

Dr. Mecklai in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
National Benefit Fund
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Mecklai's office located?

Cardiology - Weill Greenberg Center

1305 York Avenue

8th Floor

New York, NY 10021

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What hospitals are Dr. Mecklai affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Mecklai has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center,New York, NY

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 6 Procedures

What is Dr. Mecklai's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Mecklai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992964928.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mecklai?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mecklai

What is Dr. Alicia Mecklai's specialty?

Dr. Mecklai is a Cardiologist near New York, NY.

What does a Cardiologist do?

An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.

Is Dr. Alicia Mecklai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Mecklai is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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