Dr. Paolo Colombo, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Cardiologist

New York, NY

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Colombo, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in New York, NY?

Paolo C. Colombo is a cardiologist who specialized in treating patients with heart failure, cardiac assist device and heart transplant. Dr. Colombo is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. Dr. Colombo received his medical degree, magna cum laude from the University of Milan in Italy. He completed his internal medicine residency and fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center, the university hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He then specialized in heart failure and transplant at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center in New York. Dr. Colombo has been on ColumbiaDoctors faculty since 2002. He is the Sudhir Choudhrie Professor of Cardiology and serves as the Medical Director of the Mechanical Circulatory Support program. An internationally renowned investigator, Dr. Colombo has been awarded research grants from the National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association as well as other research foundations. Dr. Colombo has published more than 260 manuscripts and presented his research all over the world. Dr. Colombo sees patients at Columbia University Medical Center in Washington Heights.

What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Colombo?

Dr. Paolo Colombo, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant 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. Colombo empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cardiac Catheterization, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Disease, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Colombo is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Cardiovascular Diseases; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Internal Medicine | Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program
Medical School: University Di Milano, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia | University degli Studi di Milano Facolty di Medicina e Chirurgia

Is Dr. Colombo board certified as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?

Yes, Dr. Paolo Colombo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

What languages does Dr. Colombo speak?

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

English
French
Italian
Spanish

What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Colombo typically treat?

As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Colombo 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. Colombo. 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:

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

ICD-10 Codes:

Z941: Heart transplant status

Also known as:

Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
Heart Failure
Systolic Heart Failure
Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
Chronic HFrEF
Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
CHF
Cardiac Insufficiency
Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
HFrEF
Pumping Heart Failure
Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
Chronic HFpEF
Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

ICD-10 Codes:

I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
I509: Heart failure, unspecified
I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

Also known as:

Having a Heart Assist Device
Ventricular assist device (VAD)
Artificial heart pump
Cardiac support device

ICD-10 Codes:

Z95811: Presence of heart assist device

Also known as:

Cardiogenic Shock
Shock
Heart-related shock
Cardiac shock
Circulatory collapse from heart

ICD-10 Codes:

R570: Cardiogenic shock

Does Dr. Colombo accept my insurance?

Dr. Colombo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

Dr. Colombo 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Colombo's office located?

CUIMC/Vivian & Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center

173 Fort Washington Avenue

Floor 4, Suite 617

New York, NY 10032

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What hospitals are Dr. Colombo affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Colombo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center,New York, NY

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

Dr. Colombo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336226810.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Colombo?

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

What is Dr. Paolo Colombo's specialty?

Dr. Colombo is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near New York, NY.

What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?

Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure.

Is Dr. Paolo Colombo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Colombo 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

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