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Dr. Susi Vassallo, MD

Dr. Susi Vassallo, MD

New York, NY

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vassallo, Medical Toxicologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Susi Vassallo, MD is a Medical Toxicologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. She has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Vassallo graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed her residency at Detroit Receiving Hospital. Dr. Vassallo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vassallo’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vassallo’s office at (212) 263-3293.

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

    • Fellowship: NYU Medical Center (Medical Toxicology), Clinical Fellowships

    • Residency: Detroit Receiving Hospital

    • Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio

    Is Dr. Vassallo board certified in Medical Toxicologist?

    Yes, Dr. Susi Vassallo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine , American Board of Emergency Medicine since 1988, American Board of Emergency Medicine since 1995

    What languages does Dr. Vassallo speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Vassallo treat?

    As a Medical Toxicologist, Dr. Vassallo 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. Vassallo. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Other Types of Headache
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache
    • Unusual headache
    • Rare headache syndrome
    • Atypical headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified
    • G4489: Other headache syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Which procedures does Dr. Vassallo perform as a Medical Toxicologist?

    As a Medical Toxicologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Susi Vassallo may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vassallo's office.

    Does Dr. Vassallo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vassallo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 263-3293 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vassallo accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Vassallo in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Vassallo's office located?

    Dr. Susi Vassallo's Primary Practice

    550 1st Ave

    New York, NY 10016

    (212) 263-3293

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

    Dr. Vassallo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710970447.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vassallo?

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

    What is Dr. Susi Vassallo's specialty?

    Dr. Vassallo is a Medical Toxicologist near New York, NY. Medical toxicologists are physicians with expertise in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and monitoring of injuries and illnesses caused from exposure to drugs, chemicals, and biological or radiological agents. They are responsible to care in clinical, academic, governmental, and public health environments and often serve as leaders in poison control centers. Key focus areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug reactions, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, exposure to chemicals and hazardous materials, preparedness for terrorist threats, venomous bites and stings, and environmental or workplace exposures. Contact Dr. Vassallo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Susi Vassallo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vassallo 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

    Where can I learn more about Medical Toxicologist?

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    Is Susi Vassallo accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Susi Vassallo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Susi Vassallo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vassallo's office at (212) 263-3293 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Susi Vassallo?

    Please contact Dr. Vassallo's office at (212) 263-3293 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Susi Vassallo have?

    Dr. Susi Vassallo is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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