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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lafond, Pulmonologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Elyse Lafond, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lafond is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lafond’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lafond’s office at (212) 263-7300.
What languages does Dr. Lafond speak?
Dr. Lafond and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Lafond typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Lafond 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. Lafond. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Lafond typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Elyse Lafond may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Lafond's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lafond accept my insurance?
Dr. Lafond accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 263-7300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lafond accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Lafond in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Lafond's office located?
What is Dr. Lafond's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lafond's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184019994.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lafond?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lafond
What is Dr. Elyse Lafond's specialty?
Dr. Lafond is a Pulmonologist near New York, NY.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Elyse Lafond affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lafond is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Elyse Lafond accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Elyse Lafond is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elyse Lafond offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lafond's office at (212) 263-7300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elyse Lafond?
Please contact Dr. Lafond's office at (212) 263-7300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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