24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rappa, Internist in Forest Hills, NY?
Dr. Vincent Rappa, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Forest Hills, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Rappa graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Seton Hall U Sch Grad Med Ed, Internal Medicine. Dr. Rappa is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rappa’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rappa’s office at (718) 575-0410.
Where did Dr. Rappa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Seton Hall U Sch Grad Med Ed, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica | Ross University School Of Medicine | All Saints University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Rappa board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Vincent Rappa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rappa speak?
Dr. Rappa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Rappa typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Rappa 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. Rappa. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Rappa typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Rappa performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Rappa. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Rappa accept my insurance?
Dr. Rappa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 575-0410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rappa accept in Forest Hills, NY?
Dr. Rappa in Forest Hills, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rappa's office located?
Dr. Vincent Rappa's Primary Practice
10933 71st Rd Ste 1E
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 575-0410
What is Dr. Rappa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rappa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760545883.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rappa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rappa
What is Dr. Vincent Rappa's specialty?
Dr. Rappa is a Internist near Forest Hills, 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. Vincent Rappa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rappa is affiliated with Flushing Hospital Medical Center, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center, North Shore University Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Bronxcare Health System, Jamaica Hospital 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 Vincent Rappa accepting new patients in Forest Hills, NY?
Yes, Dr. Vincent Rappa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vincent Rappa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rappa's office at (718) 575-0410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vincent Rappa?
Please contact Dr. Rappa's office at (718) 575-0410 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vincent Rappa have?
Dr. Vincent Rappa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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