Dr. Melana Yuzefpolskaya, MD
New York, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yuzefpolskaya, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in New York, NY?
Melana Yuzefpolskaya, MD is a cardiologist, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with advanced heart failure, with a special interest in mechanical circulatory support (MCS) with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) and heart transplantation.? She is board certified in General Cardiology, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation.Dr. Yuzefpolskaya is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology. She received her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, completed her Residency in Internal Medicine at NYU, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at St. Luke's Roosevelt Medical Center and advanced training in advanced heart failure, cardiac assist devices and transplantation at Columbia University Medical Center in New York.Dr. Yuzefpolskaya has co-authored more than 145 peer-reviewed manuscripts in prestigious journals, including Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, Circulation: Heart Failure, European Journal of Heart Failure, Journal of Cardiac Failure and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Her work has been presented at multiple national and international meetings including American Heart Association, Heart Failure Society of America, International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation, and European Mechanical Circulatory Support Summit. She serves as an ad hoc reviewer on multiple journals and has contributed to guidelines on treatment and management of patients with cardiac assist devices.Dr. Yuzefpolskaya joined the Faculty at the Center for Advanced Cardiac Care in 2011, and was named the Associate Medical Director of the Mechanical Circulatory Support/LVAD Program at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center in 2014. She sees patients in Washington Heights in New York City.
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Yuzefpolskaya?
Dr. Melana Yuzefpolskaya, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Yuzefpolskaya empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Heart Failure, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Yuzefpolskaya is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Yuzefpolskaya speak?
Dr. Yuzefpolskaya and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Yuzefpolskaya treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Yuzefpolskaya 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. Yuzefpolskaya. 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:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
- HFpEF
- Filling Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- HCM
- Thickened Heart Muscle
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I422: Other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Leak
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Leaky Tricuspid Valve
- Tricuspid Valve Rheumatic Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I071: Rheumatic tricuspid insufficiency
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Does Dr. Yuzefpolskaya accept my insurance?
Dr. Yuzefpolskaya 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. Yuzefpolskaya accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Yuzefpolskaya in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Yuzefpolskaya's office located?
CUIMC/Vivian & Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
173 Fort Washington Avenue
Floor 4, Suite 617
New York, NY 10032
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Yuzefpolskaya's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yuzefpolskaya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457673402.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yuzefpolskaya?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yuzefpolskaya
What is Dr. Melana Yuzefpolskaya's specialty?
Dr. Yuzefpolskaya is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near New York, NY. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. Yuzefpolskaya to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melana Yuzefpolskaya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yuzefpolskaya 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 Melana Yuzefpolskaya accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Melana Yuzefpolskaya is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melana Yuzefpolskaya offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yuzefpolskaya's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melana Yuzefpolskaya?
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New York, NY 10032