Dr. Destinee Gwee

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Gwee, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?

Dr. Destinee Gwee is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Gwee is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gwee’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gwee’s office at (212) 746-5454.

What languages does Dr. Gwee speak?

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

English

What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gwee typically treat?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gwee 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. Gwee. 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:

Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Pectoral pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R0789: Other chest pain

What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gwee typically perform?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Destinee Gwee may include:

Please contact Dr. Gwee's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Gwee accept my insurance?

Dr. Gwee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 746-5454 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

Dr. Gwee 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
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Illinois

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Where is Dr. Gwee's office located?

Dr. Destinee Gwee's Primary Practice

525 E 68th St

New York, NY 10065

(212) 746-5454

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What hospitals are Dr. Gwee affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Gwee has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet,Joliet, IL

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet Llc,Joliet, IL

Mercy Medical Center - Aurora Llc,Aurora, IL

Ascension Mercy,Aurora, IL

Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook,Bolingbrook, IL

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago,Chicago, IL

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

Dr. Gwee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932787389.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gwee?

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

What is Dr. Destinee Gwee's specialty?

Dr. Gwee is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near New York, NY.

What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

Is Dr. Destinee Gwee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Gwee is affiliated with Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet 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

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