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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Murthy, Internist in New York, NY?
Dr. Vivek Murthy, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Murthy graduated from Stony Brook University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Pennsylvania Health System Program. Dr. Murthy is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murthy’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murthy’s office at (212) 731-6070.
Where did Dr. Murthy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
Medical School: Stony Brook University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Murthy speak?
Dr. Murthy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Murthy treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Murthy 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. Murthy. 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:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Widespread Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
- Generalized lymphadenopathy
- Multiple swollen glands
- Body-wide enlarged lymph nodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
- R591: Generalized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Cancer in Chest Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Chest Lymph Node Cancer
- Secondary Intrathoracic Lymphoma
- Chest Lymph Node Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C771: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrathoracic lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Coughing Up Blood
- Cough
- Bloody cough
- Spitting blood
- Hemoptysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R042: Hemoptysis
Which procedures does Dr. Murthy perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Vivek Murthy may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Murthy's office.
Does Dr. Murthy accept my insurance?
Dr. Murthy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 731-6070 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Murthy accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Murthy 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
MetroPlus
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Murthy's office located?
What is Dr. Murthy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Murthy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265721609.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murthy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Murthy
What is Dr. Vivek Murthy's specialty?
Dr. Murthy is a Internist near New York, NY.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Murthy to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Vivek Murthy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Murthy is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Centrastate Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Vivek Murthy accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Vivek Murthy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vivek Murthy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Murthy's office at (212) 731-6070 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vivek Murthy?
Please contact Dr. Murthy's office at (212) 731-6070 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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