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41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Echenique, Internist in New York, NY?
Dr. Evelio Echenique, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Echenique graduated from Universidad de Los Andes Facultad de Medicina and completed his residency at Interfaith Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Echenique is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Echenique’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Echenique’s office at (347) 326-8999.
Where did Dr. Echenique go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Interfaith Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Interfaith Med Center | Interfaith Medical Center Program
Medical School: University De Los Andes, Esc De Med, Merida, Venezuela | University De Los Andes Esc De Med Merida Venezuela | Universidad de Los Andes Facultad de Medicina
Is Dr. Echenique board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Evelio Echenique, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Echenique speak?
Dr. Echenique and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Echenique typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Echenique 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. Echenique. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
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:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Cigarette Addiction with Withdrawal
- Smoking
- Handling Nicotine Withdrawal and Triggers When You Decide to Quit Tobacco
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
- Smoking Withdrawal Syndrome
- Nicotine Withdrawal from Cigarettes
- Quitting Smoking Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
- F17213: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with withdrawal
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Echenique typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Evelio Echenique may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Echenique's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Echenique accept my insurance?
Dr. Echenique accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (347) 326-8999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Echenique accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Echenique in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Elderplan
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Echenique's office located?
Dr. Evelio Echenique's Primary Practice
51 E 125th St Frnt 2
New York, NY 10035
(347) 326-8999
What is Dr. Echenique's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Echenique's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700839578.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Echenique?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Echenique
What is Dr. Evelio Echenique's specialty?
Dr. Echenique is a Internist near New York, NY.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Evelio Echenique affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Echenique is affiliated with Mount Sinai West 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Evelio Echenique accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Evelio Echenique is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Evelio Echenique offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Echenique's office at (347) 326-8999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Evelio Echenique?
Please contact Dr. Echenique's office at (347) 326-8999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Evelio Echenique have?
Dr. Evelio Echenique is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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