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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Safo, Internist in New York, NY?
Dr. Stella Safo, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Safo graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed her residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program. Dr. Safo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Safo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Safo’s office at (212) 523-6500.
Where did Dr. Safo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
What languages does Dr. Safo speak?
Dr. Safo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Safo typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Safo 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. Safo. 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:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transgender Identity
- Gender Dysphoria
- Transsexual Identity
- Gender Transition
ICD-10 Codes:
- F640: Transsexualism
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:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
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. Safo typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Stella Safo 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. Safo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Safo accept my insurance?
Dr. Safo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 523-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Safo accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Safo in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Amida Care
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
Unknown
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Safo's office located?
What is Dr. Safo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Safo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790063279.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Safo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Safo
What is Dr. Stella Safo's specialty?
Dr. Safo 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. Stella Safo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Safo is affiliated with Mount Sinai West which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Stella Safo accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Stella Safo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stella Safo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Safo's office at (212) 523-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stella Safo?
Please contact Dr. Safo's office at (212) 523-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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