Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ligon, Internist in New York, NY?
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Ligon speak?
Dr. Ligon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ligon typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ligon 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. Ligon. 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:
- Class 1 Obesity
- Overweight
- Class 2 Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Obesity
- Mild Obesity
- Moderate Obesity
- BMI Class 1 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Significant Obesity
- Severe Obesity (Class 2)
- BMI Class 2 Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- BMI Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E66811: Obesity, class 1
- E663: Overweight
- E66812: Obesity, class 2
- E66813: Obesity, class 3
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Does Dr. Ligon accept my insurance?
Dr. Ligon 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. Ligon accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Ligon 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
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ligon's office located?
Comprehensive Weight Control Center
1305 York Ave.
4th Floor
New York, NY 10021
What hospitals are Dr. Ligon affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ligon has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ligon's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ligon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457937021.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ligon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ligon
What is Dr. Chanel Ligon's specialty?
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.