
15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sayer, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Gabriel Sayer is the Associate Director of Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiac Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory support at NewYork-Presbyterian. In this role, Dr. Sayer provides leadership and oversight for the comprehensive heart failure services provided across NewYork-Presbyterian, including the campuses in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Westchester. ? Dr. Sayer attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by Internal Medicine residency at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He completed Cardiology fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center and his Advanced Heart Failure fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. Prior to joining NewYork-Presbyterian in 2019, Dr. Sayer worked at the University of Chicago for six years, where he was the Associate Director of the Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support and Cardiac Transplantation programs. ? In addition to his extensive clinical experience in all aspects of heart failure, Dr. Sayer has published nearly 100 peer-reviewed articles in the field of advanced heart failure. His research interests include the impact of of heart failure treatments on cardiac physiology, with a particular interest in the interaction between patients and mechanical circulatory support devices. ? https://youtu.be/vT5s8orP6V8
Where did Dr. Sayer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Sayer board certified as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Gabriel Sayer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sayer speak?
Dr. Sayer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Sayer typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Sayer 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. Sayer. 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:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Sarcoid Myocarditis
- Cardiomyopathy
- Sarcoidosis
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Sarcoidosis of the Heart Muscle
ICD-10 Codes:
- D8685: Sarcoid myocarditis
Does Dr. Sayer accept my insurance?
Dr. Sayer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sayer accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Sayer in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sayer's office located?
CUIMC/Vivian & Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
173 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
What hospitals are Dr. Sayer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sayer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sayer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sayer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740405836.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sayer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sayer
What is Dr. Gabriel Sayer's specialty?
Dr. Sayer is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near New York, NY.
What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?
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.
Is Dr. Gabriel Sayer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sayer is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center 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
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Is Dr. Gabriel Sayer accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Gabriel Sayer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gabriel Sayer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sayer's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gabriel Sayer?
Please contact Dr. Sayer's office to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Sayer's office located?
Dr. Sayer's office is located in New York, NY.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gabriel Sayer have?
Dr. Gabriel Sayer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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