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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Distefano, Anesthesiologist in Elmwood Park, NJ?
Dr. Kelly Distefano, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Elmwood Park, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Distefano is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Distefano’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Distefano’s office.
Where did Dr. Distefano go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Saba University / School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Distefano speak?
Dr. Distefano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Distefano typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Distefano 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. Distefano. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Distefano typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Kelly Distefano may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Distefano's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Distefano accept my insurance?
Dr. Distefano 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. Distefano accept in Elmwood Park, NJ?
Dr. Distefano in Elmwood Park, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Distefano's office located?
What is Dr. Distefano's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Distefano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679511000.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Distefano?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Distefano
What is Dr. Kelly Distefano's specialty?
Dr. Distefano is a Anesthesiologist near Elmwood Park, NJ.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Kelly Distefano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Distefano is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown 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 Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kelly Distefano accepting new patients in Elmwood Park, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Kelly Distefano is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kelly Distefano offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Distefano's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kelly Distefano?
Please contact Dr. Distefano's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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