39 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Albano, Internist in Staten Island, NY?
Where did Dr. Albano go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lutheran Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of St. Thomas, Manila, Philippines | University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Is Dr. Albano board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Rita Albano, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Albano speak?
Dr. Albano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Albano typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Albano 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. Albano. 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:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Blood Pressure Check with Abnormal Findings
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Screening
- Abnormal BP Reading
- Blood Pressure Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0131: Encounter for examination of blood pressure with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Albano typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Rita Albano may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Albano's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Albano accept my insurance?
Dr. Albano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 816-6440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Albano accept in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Albano in Staten Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Albano's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Albano affiliated with?
Dr. Albano has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Albano's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Albano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174587349.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Albano?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Albano
What is Dr. Rita Albano's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.