16 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palencia, Internist in Astoria, NY?
Where did Dr. Palencia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Vincent's Medical Center Program
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
What languages does Dr. Palencia speak?
Dr. Palencia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Palencia typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Palencia 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. Palencia. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Hay Fever
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
- Pollen allergy
- Seasonal allergies
- Allergic rhinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
- J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Lumbago and Sciatica
- Back and Leg Pain
- Sciatic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5440: Lumbago with sciatica, unspecified side
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Palencia typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. David Palencia may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Palencia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Palencia accept my insurance?
Dr. Palencia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 626-8500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palencia accept in Astoria, NY?
Dr. Palencia in Astoria, 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)
DaVita Medical Group
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of Maine
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Palencia's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Palencia affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Palencia has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Palencia's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palencia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861427015.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palencia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palencia
What is Dr. David Palencia'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.