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Dr. Maria Pagan, MD

Dr. Maria Pagan, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pagan, Internist in New York, NY?

    Mar?a Pag?n-M?ndez, MD is an Endocrinologist at Columbia University with specialized expertise in thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders. Dr. Pag?n is passionate about providing meaningful patient care and has a particular focus on serving the Hispanic community, working to ensure culturally sensitive healthcare. Dr. Pag?n earned her medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and completed both her residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Endocrinology at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. With training in thyroid ultrasound and fine needle aspiration biopsy, Dr. Pag?n works closely with multidisciplinary teams in Endocrine Surgery, Pathology, and Nuclear Medicine to provide comprehensive care. Dr. Pag?n's clinical interests include managing thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, adrenal nodules, adrenal diseases, and calcium disorders related to parathyroid disease. Dr. Pag?n is also actively involved in medical education, contributing to the training of the next generation of endocrinologists.

    What languages does Dr. Pagan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Pagan typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Pagan 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. Pagan. 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:

    • Graves' Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Graves' disease
    • Graves Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
    • Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
    • Toxic Diffuse Goiter
    • Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
    • Overactive Thyroid
    • Thyrotoxicosis
    • High Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
    • E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hashimoto's Disease
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Hashimoto's disease
    • Autoimmune thyroiditis
    • Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
    • Hashimoto's thyroiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Pagan typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Pagan performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Pagan. 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Pagan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pagan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Pagan 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Pagan's office located?

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue

    New York, NY 10032

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

    Dr. Pagan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255855508.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pagan?

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

    What is Dr. Maria Pagan's specialty?

    Dr. Pagan is a Internist near New York, NY.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Maria Pagan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pagan is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Maria Pagan accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Maria Pagan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Maria Pagan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pagan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Maria Pagan?

    Please contact Dr. Pagan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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