Dr. Peter Virzi, MD

Interventional Cardiologist, Cardiologist

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Virzi, Interventional Cardiologist in New York, NY?

Dr. Peter Virzi, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Virzi graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at Beth Israel Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Virzi is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Virzi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Virzi’s office at (212) 252-6066.

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

Residency: Beth Israel Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas

Is Dr. Virzi board certified as an Interventional Cardiologist?

Yes, Dr. Peter Virzi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

What languages does Dr. Virzi speak?

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

English
Spanish

What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Virzi typically treat?

As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Virzi 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. Virzi. 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:

Shortness of Breath
Breathing Problems
Difficulty breathing
Breathlessness
Dyspnea

ICD-10 Codes:

R0602: Shortness of breath

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 Cholesterol
Cholesterol
Hypercholesterolemia
High blood cholesterol
Elevated cholesterol

ICD-10 Codes:

E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

Also known as:

Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Pectoral pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R0789: Other chest pain

What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Virzi typically perform?

As an Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Virzi may include:

Please contact Dr. Virzi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Virzi accept my insurance?

Dr. Virzi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 252-6066 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

Top Insurances

Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Virzi's office located?

Dr. Peter Virzi's Primary Practice

55 E 34th St

New York, NY 10016

(212) 252-6066

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What hospitals are Dr. Virzi affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Virzi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Mount Sinai Beth Israel,New York, NY

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

Dr. Virzi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891768107.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Virzi?

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

What is Dr. Peter Virzi's specialty?

Dr. Virzi is an Interventional Cardiologist near New York, NY.

What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?

A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.

Is Dr. Peter Virzi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Virzi is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel 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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