
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Agerstrand, Critical Care Internist in New York, NY?
Where did Dr. Agerstrand go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Residency: Columbia University Medical Center | New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Is Dr. Agerstrand board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Cara Agerstrand, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2012, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2011
What languages does Dr. Agerstrand speak?
Dr. Agerstrand and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Agerstrand typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Agerstrand 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. Agerstrand. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Agerstrand typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Cara Agerstrand may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Agerstrand's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Agerstrand accept my insurance?
Dr. Agerstrand accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 305-2913 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Agerstrand accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Agerstrand 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)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Agerstrand's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Agerstrand affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Agerstrand has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Agerstrand's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Agerstrand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386803823.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Agerstrand?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Agerstrand

