Dr. Rebecca Calabrese, MD
Buffalo, NY
23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Calabrese, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Rebecca Calabrese, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Calabrese completed her residency at Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Calabrese is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Calabrese’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Calabrese’s office at (716) 898-3000.
Where did Dr. Calabrese go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny
Is Dr. Calabrese board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Rebecca Calabrese, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Calabrese speak?
Dr. Calabrese and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Calabrese typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Calabrese 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. Calabrese. 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 here.
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
- HFpEF
- Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Calabrese typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Rebecca Calabrese may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Calabrese's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Calabrese accept my insurance?
Dr. Calabrese accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 898-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Calabrese accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Calabrese in Buffalo, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Calabrese's office located?
Dr. Rebecca Calabrese's Primary Practice
Elm and Carlton St
Buffalo, NY 14263
(716) 898-3000
What is Dr. Calabrese's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Calabrese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194707372.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Calabrese?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Calabrese
What is Dr. Rebecca Calabrese's specialty?
Dr. Calabrese is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Buffalo, NY.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Rebecca Calabrese affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Calabrese is affiliated with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer 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
When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore 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 Rebecca Calabrese accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Rebecca Calabrese is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rebecca Calabrese offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Calabrese's office at (716) 898-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rebecca Calabrese?
Please contact Dr. Calabrese's office at (716) 898-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rebecca Calabrese have?
Dr. Rebecca Calabrese is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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