Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lascalea, Internist in New York, NY?
Dr. Keith LaScalea is a graduate of SUNY ? Binghamton and University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He has been on faculty in the Division of Internal Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine for nearly two decades. In addition to his busy clinical practice as a primary care physician he is involved in teaching, curriculum development, and holds multiple roles in the college administration.He teaches in premedical, undergraduate, and continuing medical education. He directs the Lunchbox CME Series for the Primary Care Division of Weill Cornell Medicine.He has worked in clinical care, teaching, and public health efforts in Tanzania, Ghana and Zambia since his residency.Dr. LaScalea has been involved with MSSNY since 2010, was a former Chair of the Public Health and Education committee at the House of Delegates and has been on the Board of Directors of New York County Medical Society since 2014.?He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. His clinical interests include doctor-patient communication, shared decision making, preventive medicine, cardiovascular disease, HIV, and emerging infectious diseases.
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lascalea?
Dr. Keith Lascalea, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist 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. Lascalea empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Lascalea is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Lascalea board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Keith Lascalea, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lascalea speak?
Dr. Lascalea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lascalea treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lascalea 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. Lascalea. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- General Infectious Disease Screening
- Health Screening
- Broad infection check
- General parasite screening
- Unspecified infectious disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z119: Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Depression
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
Also known as:
- Class 1 Obesity
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Mild Obesity
- Moderate Obesity
- BMI Class 1 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E66811: Obesity, class 1
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Does Dr. Lascalea accept my insurance?
Dr. Lascalea 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. Lascalea accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Lascalea 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
Cigna
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Medicare
New York Life
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lascalea's office located?
Weill Cornell Medical Associates
215 East 85th Street
New York, NY 10028
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Lascalea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lascalea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437179157.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lascalea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lascalea
What is Dr. Keith Lascalea's specialty?
Dr. Lascalea 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. Lascalea to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Keith Lascalea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lascalea is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell 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 Keith Lascalea accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Keith Lascalea is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Keith Lascalea offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lascalea's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Keith Lascalea?
Please contact Dr. Lascalea's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Keith Lascalea have?
Dr. Keith Lascalea is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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