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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vissepo-Barba, Hospitalist in New York, NY?
Dr. Rafael Vissepo-Barba, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Vissepo-Barba is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vissepo-Barba’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vissepo-Barba’s office at (212) 305-6354.
What languages does Dr. Vissepo-Barba speak?
Dr. Vissepo-Barba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vissepo-Barba treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Vissepo-Barba 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. Vissepo-Barba. 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.
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
Also known as:
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- History of Other Medical Treatment
- Past Medical Procedures
- Previous Medical Care
- History of Past Treatments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9289: Personal history of other medical treatment
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Vissepo-Barba perform?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Vissepo-Barba performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Vissepo-Barba. 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.
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Vissepo-Barba accept my insurance?
Dr. Vissepo-Barba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 305-6354 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vissepo-Barba accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Vissepo-Barba in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst
Medicare
Molina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
VNSNY Choice
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Where is Dr. Vissepo-Barba's office located?
Dr. Rafael Vissepo-Barba's Primary Practice
622 W 168th St Rm 205
New York, NY 10032
(212) 305-6354
What is Dr. Vissepo-Barba's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vissepo-Barba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962021964.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vissepo-Barba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vissepo-Barba
What is Dr. Rafael Vissepo-Barba's specialty?
Dr. Vissepo-Barba is a Hospitalist near New York, NY. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Vissepo-Barba to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rafael Vissepo-Barba affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vissepo-Barba is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Memorial Regional Hospital, Mount Sinai West which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Rafael Vissepo-Barba accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Vissepo-Barba is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafael Vissepo-Barba offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vissepo-Barba's office at (212) 305-6354 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Vissepo-Barba?
Please contact Dr. Vissepo-Barba's office at (212) 305-6354 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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