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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Torres-Deas, Internist in New York, NY?
Dr. Lucille Torres-Deas, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Torres-Deas graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed her residency at Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program. Dr. Torres-Deas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Torres-Deas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Torres-Deas’s office at (718) 920-4321.
Where did Dr. Torres-Deas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
What languages does Dr. Torres-Deas speak?
Dr. Torres-Deas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Torres-Deas typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Torres-Deas 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. Torres-Deas. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Torres-Deas typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lucille Torres-Deas 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
Please contact Dr. Torres-Deas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Torres-Deas accept my insurance?
Dr. Torres-Deas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 920-4321 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Torres-Deas accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Torres-Deas 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)
Elderplan
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Torres-Deas' office located?
Dr. Lucille Torres-Deas' Primary Practice
161 Fort Washington Ave
New York, NY 10032
(718) 920-4321
What is Dr. Torres-Deas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Torres-Deas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578850848.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Torres-Deas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Torres-Deas
What is Dr. Lucille Torres-Deas's specialty?
Dr. Torres-Deas is a Internist near New York, NY.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Lucille Torres-Deas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Torres-Deas is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Bronxcare Health System 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lucille Torres-Deas accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Lucille Torres-Deas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lucille Torres-Deas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Torres-Deas's office at (718) 920-4321 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lucille Torres-Deas?
Please contact Dr. Torres-Deas's office at (718) 920-4321 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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