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Dr. Tracey Isidro, MD

Dr. Tracey Isidro, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Isidro, Physiatrist in New York, NY?

    ENGLISH: Dr. Tracey Isidro is a Sports Medicine and non-interventional spine physician in the Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Isidro is double-board certified in Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and completed her sports medicine fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medicine. After graduating from Rice University, she attended medical school at The University of Texas Medical Branch where she was Vice President of her class and an Interprofessional Scholar. She did an internship in Internal Medicine at Baylor Scott & White and completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the then #7 program in the nation Baylor College of Medicine and trained at the then #2 U.S. News and World Report rehabilitation hospital TIRR Memorial Hermann. Dr. Isidro was awarded Top Doctor?s Women in Medicine Award in 2022 for being a Top Sports Medicine doctor in New York. Dr. Isidro treats and manages multiple sports and musculoskeletal conditions, uses diagnostic ultrasound as an extension of her physical exam, and performs a variety of ultrasound-guided joint and tendon injections. She incorporates active listening with a multi-disciplinary, holistic, and non-operative approach where she teaches her patients about their condition and empowers them to take an active role in their health. She also includes aspects of Lifestyle Medicine such as physical activity, nutrition, sleep, stress management, social network, and substance avoidance in her treatment plans. Because of her diverse culture, ability to speak Spanish, and her opportunity to work with people of different socioeconomic backgrounds, she is mindful of social determinants of health in helping her patients get better. She also takes care of performing artists like herself. In 2023, Dr. Tracey Isidro and her twin sister Dr. Stacey Isidro made history as the youngest physicians for a Broadway show as the official doctors for Broadway's first all Filipino cast of HERE LIES LOVE. Above all, Dr. Isidro continues to provide excellent bedside manners and is committed to being the best physician and cheerleader for her patients. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Isidro is very passionate about leadership, mentorship, and advocacy for women physiatrists and physician wellness. The Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) selected her for the 2022 McLean Outstanding Resident/Fellow Award, the top national award that is historically given to one trainee for their dedication to medical education, research, academic performance, and leadership. While at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Isidro was the only trainee to receive the 2021 Women of Excellence Award for her contributions related to developing a leadership curriculum for women physiatrists. Further, she held leadership roles with AAP and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) and was the only resident in the nation from 2018-2019 to serve on the trainee councils of both national organizations. She pioneered the AAP Words of Wellness Podcast Series that has been listened to close to 6,000 times. Also, Dr. Tracey Isidro and her twin sister Dr. Stacey Isidro have spoken nationally and written on topics including tips on how to be happy, healthy, and successful and gave a talk at AAPM&R on Lifestyle Medicine. Moreover, she is dedicated to supporting the upcoming generation of physicians through PM&R and sports medicine workshops, lectures, and mentorship for career development as an active member of AAPM&R, AAP, and the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine (AMSSM). Outside of medicine, you can find her making fun dance videos and highlighting medical content on Instagram with her twin Dr. Stacey Isidro (@drstaceydrtracey). Because of their efforts to advocate for their specialty PM&R Sports Medicine, they were recognized nationally as two of the inaugural 2024 Innovators and Influencers Honorees by AAPM&R. Dr. Tracey Isidro also dances salsa and bachata, runs in Central Park, volunteers with a non-profit organization Achilles International that encourages patients with disabilities to stay active and connected to their community, and explores new restaurants with family and friends. Dr. Isidro sees patients at CUMC's main campus at 180 Fort Washington Ave., Suite 199, HP 182 and at CUMC's Midtown campus at 51 W 51st Street between 5th and 6th Ave., 3rd Floor. Call (212) 305-3535 for an appointment. SPANISH: Dra. Tracey Isidro es m?dico en medicina deportiva y columna vertebral no intervencionista en el Departamento de Rehabilitaci?n y Medicina Regenerativa del Centro M?dico de la Universidad de Columbia en la ciudad de Nueva York. Dra. Isidro tiene doble especializaci?n en medicina Deportiva y Medicina F?sica y Rehabilitaci?n, y complet? su beca de especializaci?n en medicina deportiva en NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medicine. Despu?s de graduarse de la Universidad de Rice, asisti? a la escuela de medicina en la The University of Texas Medical Branch, d?nde fue vicepresidenta de su clase y becaria interprofesional. Hizo una pasant?a en Medicina Interna en Baylor Scott & White y ahora est? certificada en Medicina F?sica y Rehabilitaci?n (PM&R) o fisiatra al completar la residencia en el programa # 7 Baylor College of Medicine y trabajo en el hospital de rehabilitaci?n # 2 de U.S. News and World Report TIRR Memorial Hermann. Dra. Isidro fue galardonada con el premio ?Top Doctor's Women in Medicine Award? en 2022 por ser una de las mejores doctoras de Medicina Deportiva en Nueva York. Dra. Isidro trata y maneja m?ltiples afecciones deportivas y musculoesquel?ticas, utiliza el ultrasonido de diagn?stico como una extensi?n de su examen f?sico y realiza una variedad de inyecciones articulares guiadas por ultrasonido. Incorpora la escucha activa con un enfoque multidisciplinario, hol?stico y no quir?rgico en el que ense?a a sus pacientes sobre su condici?n y los empodera para que asuman un papel activo en su salud. Tambi?n incluye en la medicina del estilo de vida como la actividad f?sica, la nutrici?n, el sue?o, el manejo del estr?s, las redes sociales y la evitaci?n de sustancias en sus planes de tratamiento. Debido a su cultura diversa, su capacidad para hablar espa?ol y su oportunidad de trabajar con personas de diferentes or?genes socioecon?micos y consciente de los factores sociales de la salud para ayudar a sus pacientes a mejorar. Ella tambi?n cuida a artistas como ella. En 2023, Dra. Tracey Isidro y su gemela Dra. Stacey Isidro hicieron historia como los m?dicos m?s j?venes para Broadway como m?dicos oficiales del primer musical Filipino HERE LIES LOVE. Por encima de todo, Dra. Isidro brinda a sus pacientes excelente profesionalismo al escucharlos sin interrupci?n, y est? comprometida a ser la mejor m?dico y animadora para ellos. Adem?s de su trabajo cl?nico, Dra. Isidro es una apasionada del liderazgo, y la tutor?a, y la defensa de las mujeres fisiatras y el bienestar de los m?dicos. La Asociaci?n de Fisiatras Acad?micos (AAP, por sus siglas en ingl?s) la seleccion? para el Premio McLean Outstanding Resident/Fellow 2022, el principal premio nacional que hist?ricamente se otorga a un aprendiz por su dedicaci?n a la educaci?n m?dica, la investigaci?n, el rendimiento acad?mico y el liderazgo. Mientras estaba en Baylor College of Medicine, la Dra. Isidro fue la ?nica aprendiz en recibir el Premio a la Mujer de Excelencia 2021 por sus contribuciones relacionadas con el desarrollo de un plan de estudios de liderazgo para mujeres fisiatras. Adem?s, ocup? puestos de liderazgo en la AAP y en la Academia Estadounidense de Medicina F?sica y Rehabilitaci?n (AAPM&R) y fue la ?nica residente del pa?s entre 2018 y 2019 que form? parte de los consejos de aprendices de ambas organizaciones nacionales. Fue pionera en la serie de podcasts AAP Words of Wellness, que ha sido escuchada cerca de 6,000 veces. Adem?s, Dra. Tracey Isidro y su hermana gemela, Dra. Stacey Isidro, han hablado a nivel nacional y han escrito sobre temas que incluyen consejos sobre c?mo ser feliz, saludable y exitoso, y recientemente dieron una charla en AAPM&R sobre Medicina el Estilo de Vida. Adem?s, se dedica a apoyar a las pr?ximas generaciones de m?dicos a trav?s de talleres de PM&R y medicina deportiva, conferencias y tutor?a para el desarrollo profesional como miembro activo de AAPM&R, AAP y la Sociedad M?dica Estadounidense de Medicina Deportiva (AMSSM). Fuera de la medicina, puedes encontrarla haciendo divertidos videos de baile y destacando contenido m?dico en Instagram con su gemela, la Dra. Stacey Isidro (Instagram: @drstaceydrtracey). Debido a sus esfuerzos por defender su especialidad de fisiatra y medicina deportiva, fueron reconocidos a nivel nacional como dos de los homenajeados inaugurales de Innovadores e Influencers de 2024 por AAPM&R. Dra. Tracey Isidro tambi?n baila salsa y bachata, corre en Central Park, es voluntaria en una organizaci?n sin fines de lucro Achilles International que alienta a los pacientes con discapacidades a mantenerse activos y conectados con su comunidad, y explora nuevos restaurantes con familiares y amigos. Dra. Isidro atiende a sus pacientes en el campus principal del Centro m?dico de la Universidad de Columbia ubicado en la calle 180 Fort Washington Ave., Suite 199, HP 182 y en el campus de Centro medico de la Universidad de Columbia en Midtown en 51 West 51st Street entre 5th y 6th Ave. piso n?mero 3. Llama al (212) 305-3535 para programar una cita.

    What languages does Dr. Isidro speak?

    Dr. Isidro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Isidro typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Isidro 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. Isidro. 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Spinal Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease
    • Spinal Degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47819: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, site unspecified

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Isidro typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Isidro 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. Isidro. 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:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Isidro accept my insurance?

    Dr. Isidro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Isidro accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Isidro 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

    • Highmark Health

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Isidro's office located?

    CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion

    CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion

    180 Fort Washington Avenue

    New York, NY 10032

    (917) 300-0553

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    What is Dr. Isidro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Isidro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922538743.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Isidro?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Isidro

    What is Dr. Tracey Isidro's specialty?

    Dr. Isidro is a Physiatrist near New York, NY.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is this Dr. Tracey Isidro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Isidro is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center 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 Tracey Isidro accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Tracey Isidro is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tracey Isidro offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Isidro's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tracey Isidro?

    Please contact Dr. Isidro's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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