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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yacoub, Nuclear Cardiologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Harout Yacoub is a board-certified cardiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. He is also the director of advanced cardiac imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Dr. Yacoub?s clinical expertise includes coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, general clinical cardiology, and preventative cardiology. As a multimodality imager, he holds board certifications in nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI. A graduate of Tishreen University, Dr. Yacoub completed his residency, chief residency, and cardiovascular disease fellowship at the Hofstra Zucker School of Medicine Northwell Health Staten Island University Program. He subsequently completed an advanced cardiac imaging fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Before joining NYP/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Dr. Yacoub was the Director of Cardiac Imaging and Echocardiography at Northwell Health Staten Island University Hospital and an assistant professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Yacoub?s interests focus on coronary plaque analysis, coronary physiology, applications of multimodality imaging in cardiovascular disease, structural preprocedural planning, cardiac MRI, and cardiac PET. Fluent in Arabic and Armenian, Dr. Yacoub is dedicated to delivering comprehensive cardiovascular care to diverse patient populations.
WebsiteWhere did Dr. Yacoub go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Columbia University Medical Center | Staten Island University Hospital
Residency: Staten Island University Hospital | Staten Island University Hospital
Medical School: Tishreen University
What languages does Dr. Yacoub speak?
Dr. Yacoub and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Armenian
English
What conditions does Dr. Yacoub treat?
As a Nuclear Cardiologist, Dr. Yacoub 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. Yacoub. 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:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Arrhythmia
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I459: Conduction disorder, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, 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:
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Does Dr. Yacoub accept my insurance?
Dr. Yacoub 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. Yacoub accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Yacoub in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Centers Plan for Healthy Living
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Yacoub's office located?
Center for Community Health at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
515 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(917) 300-0553
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What is Dr. Yacoub's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yacoub's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932455847.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yacoub?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yacoub
What is Dr. Harout Yacoub's specialty?
Dr. Yacoub is a Nuclear Cardiologist near Brooklyn, NY. A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in nuclear cardiology focuses on using radioactive materials and advanced imaging techniques to diagnose and treat various cardiovascular conditions, including the assessment of heart function, blood flow, and the detection of coronary artery disease. Contact Dr. Yacoub to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Harout Yacoub affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yacoub is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist 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 Harout Yacoub accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Harout Yacoub is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Harout Yacoub offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Yacoub, or call (917) 300-0553 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Harout Yacoub?
Please contact Dr. Yacoub's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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