Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kukar, Cardiologist in New York, NY?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kukar?
Dr. Nina Kukar, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kukar empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cardiac Imaging, Cardiac MRI, Echocardiography, Heart Disease in Women, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Kukar is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Kukar board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Nina Kukar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kukar speak?
Dr. Kukar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Kukar typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Kukar 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. Kukar. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Kukar typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nina Kukar may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Kukar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kukar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kukar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 523-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kukar accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Kukar in New York, 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
NY Hotel Trades Council Pension Fund (NYHTC)
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kukar's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Kukar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kukar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kukar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kukar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174768980.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kukar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kukar