Dr. Karan Wats, MD
New York, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wats, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Karan Wats is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Cardiologist, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with advanced heart failure. His practice includes those requiring left ventricular assist device or heart transplantation. He also attends as a cardiac intensivist. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Hypertension and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology. Dr. Wats received his medical degree from Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, India. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Maimonides Medical Center. He then went on to do Hypertension Research fellowship at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai followed by Cardiology fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center and Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant fellowship at Westchester Medical Center. He is particularly interested in infiltrative cardiomyopathy and currently serves as an associate director for amyloid program.
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Wats speak?
Dr. Wats and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Wats typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Wats 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. Wats. 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:
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Organ-Limited Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis & Kidney Disease
- Localized Amyloidosis
- Amyloid Deposit in Organ
ICD-10 Codes:
- E854: Organ-limited amyloidosis
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:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Does Dr. Wats accept my insurance?
Dr. Wats accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wats accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Wats 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
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wats' office located?
CUIMC/Vivian & Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
173 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
What is Dr. Wats's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wats's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710327275.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wats?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wats
What is Dr. Karan Wats's specialty?
Dr. Wats is a 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 this Dr. Karan Wats affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wats is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving 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 Karan Wats accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Karan Wats is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karan Wats offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wats's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karan Wats?
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173 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032