Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hewitt, Cardiologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Where did Dr. Hewitt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University
Is Dr. Hewitt board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Valaine Hewitt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hewitt speak?
Dr. Hewitt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Hewitt typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Hewitt 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. Hewitt. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Hewitt typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Valaine Hewitt may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Hewitt's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hewitt accept my insurance?
Dr. Hewitt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 938-1550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hewitt accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Hewitt in Brooklyn, 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
National Benefit Fund
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hewitt's office located?
Dr. Valaine Hewitt also offers virtual visits
Dr. Valaine Hewitt's Primary Practice
1977 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(215) 938-1550
What hospitals are Dr. Hewitt affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hewitt has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Hewitt's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hewitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013194711.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hewitt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hewitt