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Dr. Elena Vezza, MD

Bronx, NY

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vezza, Cardiologist in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Elena Vezza, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vezza graduated from Universita Degli Studi Di Roma Med School Rome Italy and completed her residency at Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Vezza is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vezza’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vezza’s office at (718) 239-7176.

    Where did Dr. Vezza go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine | Ny Med College/Metropolitan Hospital Center | New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program

    • Medical School: University Di Roma La Sapienza Faculty Di Med E Chirurgia Roma Italy | Universita Degli Studi Di Roma Med School Rome Italy | Universita Degli Studi Di Roma Med School Rome Italy | University degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza' Facolty di Farmacia e Medicina | University Campus Bio-Medico di Roma Facolty di Medicina e Chirurgia

    Is Dr. Vezza board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Elena Vezza, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Vezza speak?

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

    • English

    • Italian

    What conditions does Dr. Vezza treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Vezza 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. Vezza. 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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    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:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Vezza perform?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Vezza performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Vezza. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Vezza accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vezza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 239-7176 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vezza accept in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Vezza in Bronx, 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)

    • Deutsche Bank

    • Elderplan

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MetroPlus

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Vezza's office located?

    Dr. Elena Vezza's Primary Practice

    485 Logan Ave

    Bronx, NY 10465

    (718) 239-7176

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    Dr. Elena Vezza's Practice 2

    3594 E Tremont Ave Ste 100

    Bronx, NY 10465

    (718) 239-7176

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

    Dr. Vezza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033161021.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vezza?

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

    What is Dr. Elena Vezza's specialty?

    Dr. Vezza is a Cardiologist near Bronx, 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. Vezza to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elena Vezza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vezza is affiliated with The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Westchester 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Elena Vezza accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Elena Vezza is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elena Vezza offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vezza's office at (718) 239-7176 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elena Vezza?

    Please contact Dr. Vezza's office at (718) 239-7176 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Elena Vezza have?

    Dr. Elena Vezza is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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