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Dr. Ruwanthi Wijesinghe, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wijesinghe, Cardiologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Ruwanthi Wijesinghe, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Wijesinghe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wijesinghe’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wijesinghe’s office at (212) 844-8823.

    What languages does Dr. Wijesinghe speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Wijesinghe treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Wijesinghe 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. Wijesinghe. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    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:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Vein Compression
    • Vascular Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing
    • Venous Compression Syndrome
    • Pinched Vein
    • Vein Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
    • I871: Compression of vein

    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:

    • Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
    • Familial dysautonomia
    • Arrhythmia
    • Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
    • POTS
    • Orthostatic intolerance
    • Postural tachycardia syndrome
    • Riley-Day syndrome
    • Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type III
    • FD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G90A: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome [POTS]
    • G901: Familial dysautonomia [Riley-Day]

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
    • HFrEF
    • Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Unstable Angina (Sudden Chest Pain)
    • Angina
    • Unstable Angina
    • Acute Angina
    • Worsening Angina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I200: Unstable angina

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Veins
    • Spider Veins
    • Venous Insufficiency
    • Chronic Venous Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Which procedures does Dr. Wijesinghe perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ruwanthi Wijesinghe may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wijesinghe's office.

    Does Dr. Wijesinghe accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wijesinghe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 844-8823 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Wijesinghe in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • MetroPlus

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wijesinghe's office located?

    Dr. Ruwanthi Wijesinghe's Primary Practice

    10 Union Sq E

    New York, NY 10003

    (212) 844-8823

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    Dr. Ruwanthi Wijesinghe's Practice 2

    177 Fort Washington Ave

    New York, NY 10032

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    Dr. Ruwanthi Wijesinghe's Practice 3

    132 Greenpoint Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11222

    (718) 752-7280

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

    Dr. Wijesinghe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568704179.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wijesinghe?

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

    What is Dr. Ruwanthi Wijesinghe's specialty?

    Dr. Wijesinghe 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. Wijesinghe to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ruwanthi Wijesinghe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wijesinghe is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel, The Mount Sinai Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Cardiologist?

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    Is Ruwanthi Wijesinghe accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Ruwanthi Wijesinghe is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ruwanthi Wijesinghe offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wijesinghe's office at (212) 844-8823 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ruwanthi Wijesinghe?

    Please contact Dr. Wijesinghe's office at (212) 844-8823 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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