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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 Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare 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 Dr. Torres-Deas 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.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
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:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- 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
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:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Also known as:
- Nicotine Addiction
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Tobacco Addiction
- Smoking Addiction
- Vaping Addiction
- Nicotine Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17200: Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other Administrative Medical Exams
- Miscellaneous administrative exams
- Various official health checks
- Other regulatory medical assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Which procedures does Dr. Torres-Deas perform as an Internist?
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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Torres-Deas' office.
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
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
Healthfirst
Molina
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
VNSNY Choice
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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.
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. Torres-Deas to book an appointment today.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
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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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