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Dr. Carol Waksmonski, MD

New York, NY

47 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Waksmonski, Cardiologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Carol Waksmonski, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 47 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Waksmonski graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed her residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine; Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Waksmonski is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waksmonski’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waksmonski’s office at (212) 305-9875.

    Where did Dr. Waksmonski go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine; Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

    Is Dr. Waksmonski board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Carol Waksmonski, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Waksmonski speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Waksmonski treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Waksmonski 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. Waksmonski. 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
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Abnormal Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Irregular Heartbeat
    • Heart Rhythm Disorder
    • Cardiac Arrhythmia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • R008: Other abnormalities of heart beat

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac transplant
    • Heart replacement surgery
    • Post-heart transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z941: Heart transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Around the Heart
    • Pericardial Disorder
    • Pericardial Effusion
    • Fluid in Pericardium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)

    Also known as:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6389: Other cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Which procedures does Dr. Waksmonski perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Carol Waksmonski may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Waksmonski's office.

    Does Dr. Waksmonski accept my insurance?

    Dr. Waksmonski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 305-9875 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Waksmonski in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CDPHP

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Waksmonski's office located?

    Dr. Carol Waksmonski's Primary Practice

    161 Fort Washington Ave

    New York, NY 10032

    (212) 305-9875

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    Dr. Carol Waksmonski's Practice 2

    622 W 168th St

    New York, NY 10032

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

    Dr. Waksmonski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902980840.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waksmonski?

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

    What is Dr. Carol Waksmonski's specialty?

    Dr. Waksmonski is a Cardiologist near New York, NY. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Waksmonski to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carol Waksmonski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Waksmonski is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Carol Waksmonski accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Carol Waksmonski is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carol Waksmonski offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Waksmonski's office at (212) 305-9875 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carol Waksmonski?

    Please contact Dr. Waksmonski's office at (212) 305-9875 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Carol Waksmonski have?

    Dr. Carol Waksmonski is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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