Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Varughese, Interventional Cardiologist in Manhasset, NY?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Varughese?
Dr. Christopher Varughese, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Interventional 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. Varughese empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Angiography-Coronary, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Arrhythmias, Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Vascular Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Manhasset, NY community, Dr. Varughese is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Varughese go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center | Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Varughese speak?
Dr. Varughese and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Varughese typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Varughese 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. Varughese. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Varughese typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Varughese may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
Please contact Dr. Varughese's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Varughese accept my insurance?
Dr. Varughese 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. Varughese accept in Manhasset, NY?
Dr. Varughese in Manhasset, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Varughese's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Varughese affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Varughese has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Varughese's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Varughese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013247915.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Varughese?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Varughese