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Dr. Icilma Fergus, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fergus, Cardiologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Icilma Fergus, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fergus completed her residency at Ny And Presby Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fergus is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fergus’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fergus’s office at (212) 427-1540.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fergus?

    Dr. Icilma Fergus, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Fergus empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aortic Disease, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Stress Testing, Cardiomyopathy, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Fergus is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Ny And Presby Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny

    Is Dr. Fergus board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Icilma Fergus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Fergus speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Fergus treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Fergus 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. Fergus. 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:

    • Lipoprotein Metabolism Disorder
    • High Cholesterol
    • Lipid Metabolism Disorder
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Lipid disorder
    • Dyslipoproteinemia
    • Genetic metabolic disorder
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E789: Disorder of lipoprotein metabolism, unspecified
    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Other High Cholesterol
    • Familial High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Familial hypercholesterolemia
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Other hyperlipidemia
    • Other high lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • FH
    • Genetic high cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
    • E7801: Familial hypercholesterolemia

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG
    • Heart Bypass Graft
    • Bypass Surgery Graft

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Having a Coronary Angioplasty Implant or Graft
    • Angioplasty
    • Coronary stent
    • Heart artery graft
    • Angioplasty device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z955: Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft

    Which procedures does Dr. Fergus perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Icilma Fergus may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fergus' office.

    Does Dr. Fergus accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fergus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 427-1540 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Fergus 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fergus' office located?

    Dr. Icilma Fergus' Primary Practice

    177 E 87th St

    New York, NY 10128

    (212) 427-1540

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    Dr. Icilma Fergus' Practice 2

    222 W 116th St

    New York, NY 10026

    (212) 862-6000

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    Dr. Icilma Fergus' Practice 3

    1190 5th Ave Fl 1

    New York, NY 10029

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

    Dr. Fergus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699745075.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fergus?

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

    What is Dr. Icilma Fergus's specialty?

    Dr. Fergus is a Cardiologist near New York, 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. Fergus to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Icilma Fergus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fergus is affiliated with The Mount Sinai 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

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    Is Icilma Fergus accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Icilma Fergus is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Icilma Fergus offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fergus's office at (212) 427-1540 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Icilma Fergus?

    Please contact Dr. Fergus's office at (212) 427-1540 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Icilma Fergus have?

    Dr. Icilma Fergus is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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