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Dr. Athina Vassilakis, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vassilakis, Hospitalist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Athina Vassilakis, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vassilakis is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vassilakis’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vassilakis’s office at (212) 932-5218.

    Is Dr. Vassilakis board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Athina Vassilakis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Vassilakis speak?

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

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does Dr. Vassilakis treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Vassilakis 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. Vassilakis. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Symptoms
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Neurological signs
    • Nerve problems
    • Brain and nerve symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

    Which procedures does Dr. Vassilakis perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Athina Vassilakis may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vassilakis' office.

    Does Dr. Vassilakis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vassilakis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 932-5218 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Vassilakis' office located?

    Dr. Athina Vassilakis' Primary Practice

    622 W 168th St

    New York, NY 10032

    (212) 932-5218

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    Dr. Athina Vassilakis' Practice 2

    5141 Broadway

    New York, NY 10034

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

    Dr. Vassilakis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407015027.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vassilakis?

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

    What is Dr. Athina Vassilakis's specialty?

    Dr. Vassilakis is a Hospitalist near New York, NY. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Vassilakis to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Athina Vassilakis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vassilakis is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, The Valley Hospital 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

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    Is Athina Vassilakis accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Athina Vassilakis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Athina Vassilakis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vassilakis's office at (212) 932-5218 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Athina Vassilakis?

    Please contact Dr. Vassilakis's office at (212) 932-5218 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Athina Vassilakis have?

    Dr. Athina Vassilakis is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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