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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Avvocato, Internist in New York, NY?
Dr. Paul Avvocato, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Avvocato completed his residency at Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine. Dr. Avvocato is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avvocato’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avvocato’s office at (212) 740-7100.
Where did Dr. Avvocato go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Avvocato board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Avvocato, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Avvocato speak?
Dr. Avvocato and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Avvocato treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Avvocato 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. Avvocato. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Under-vaccinated Status
- Other incomplete vaccination
- Other partially vaccinated
- Other not fully immunized
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2839: Other underimmunization status
Also known as:
- Pre-Employment Medical Exam
- Job physical
- Employment health check
- Pre-hire medical assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z021: Encounter for pre-employment examination
Which procedures does Dr. Avvocato perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Paul Avvocato 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Avvocato's office.
Does Dr. Avvocato accept my insurance?
Dr. Avvocato accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 740-7100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Avvocato accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Avvocato 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
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
MetroPlus
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Avvocato's office located?
Dr. Paul Avvocato's Primary Practice
4250 Broadway Rm 1A
New York, NY 10033
(212) 740-7100
What is Dr. Avvocato's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avvocato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760527931.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avvocato?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avvocato
What is Dr. Paul Avvocato's specialty?
Dr. Avvocato is a Internist near New York, NY.
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.
Contact Dr. Avvocato to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Paul Avvocato affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Avvocato 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Paul Avvocato accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Paul Avvocato is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Avvocato offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Avvocato's office at (212) 740-7100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Avvocato?
Please contact Dr. Avvocato's office at (212) 740-7100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Avvocato have?
Dr. Paul Avvocato is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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