Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Peterson, Cardiologist in Rensselaer, NY?
Where did Dr. Peterson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Internal Medicine; Ellis Hosp, Internal Medicine; Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Albany Medical Center Program
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tufts University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Peterson speak?
Dr. Peterson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hebrew
- Italian
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Peterson typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Peterson 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. Peterson. 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Peterson typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Charles Peterson may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Peterson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Peterson accept my insurance?
Dr. Peterson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 377-8198 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Peterson accept in Rensselaer, NY?
Dr. Peterson in Rensselaer, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
MVP Health Care
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Peterson's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Peterson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Peterson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Peterson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Peterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639187826.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peterson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Peterson