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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bijou, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in NEW YORK, NY?
Dr. Rachel Bijou, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in NEW YORK, NY. She has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Bijou graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Cardiovascular Diseases; Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bijou is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bijou’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bijou’s office at (917) 300-0553.
WebsiteWhere did Dr. Bijou go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Cardiovascular Diseases; Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bijou speak?
Dr. Bijou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bijou treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Bijou 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. Bijou. 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:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- 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
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
- HFpEF
- Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Cardiomyopathy
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
- HCM
- Thickened Heart Muscle
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
- I422: Other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
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:
- 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:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Organ-Limited Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis & Kidney Disease
- Localized Amyloidosis
- Amyloid Deposit in Organ
ICD-10 Codes:
- E854: Organ-limited amyloidosis
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Bijou accept my insurance?
Dr. Bijou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bijou accept in NEW YORK, NY?
Dr. Bijou in NEW YORK, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bijou's office located?
CUIMC/Vivian & Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
173 Fort Washington Avenue
Floor 4, Suite 617
NEW YORK, NY 10032
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Bijou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bijou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225115082.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bijou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bijou
What is Dr. Rachel Bijou's specialty?
Dr. Bijou is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near NEW YORK, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Bijou to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rachel Bijou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bijou 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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Is Rachel Bijou accepting new patients in NEW YORK, NY?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Bijou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachel Bijou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bijou's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachel Bijou?
Please contact Dr. Bijou's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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NEW YORK, NY 10032