Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Distefano, Cardiologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Douglas Distefano, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Distefano completed his residency at Jacobi Medical Center. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology American Heart Association. Dr. Distefano is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Distefano’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Distefano’s office at (212) 410-7196.
Where did Dr. Distefano go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jacobi Medical Center
Is Dr. Distefano board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Distefano, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 1979
What languages does Dr. Distefano speak?
Dr. Distefano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does Dr. Distefano treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Distefano 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. Distefano. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
Also known as:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Distefano perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Douglas Distefano may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Distefano's office.
Does Dr. Distefano accept my insurance?
Dr. Distefano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 410-7196 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Distefano accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Distefano in New York, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Distefano's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American College of Cardiology American Heart Association
Member
Awards
New York Super Doctors
What is Dr. Distefano's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Distefano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487795225.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Distefano?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Distefano
What is Dr. Douglas Distefano's specialty?
Dr. Distefano is a Cardiologist near New York, NY. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Distefano to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Douglas Distefano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Distefano is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital 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 Douglas Distefano accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Distefano is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Distefano offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Distefano's office at (212) 410-7196 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Distefano?
Please contact Dr. Distefano's office at (212) 410-7196 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Distefano have?
Dr. Douglas Distefano is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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