Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2018 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Javier Torres, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
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Dr. Alejandro Javier Torres, MD is a pediatrician in New York, NY specializing in general pediatrics, general practice and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from National University of Cordoba Faculty of Medical Sciences. Dr. Alejandro Javier Torres, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK and CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.
A coronary catheter can be used to:
Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Javier Torres, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alejandro Javier Torres, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension and heart failure.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Javier Torres, MD.
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alejandro Javier Torres, MD treated were hypertension and heart failure.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Alejandro Javier Torres, MD graduated from National University of Cordoba Faculty of Medical Sciences. He completed residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology Pediatrics and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: National University of Cordoba Faculty of Medical Sciences
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology Pediatrics
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Alejandro Javier Torres, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alejandro Javier Torres, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Emblem/GHI, Emblem/Hip, MVP Health Care, WellCare, Multiplan, AETNA, UnitedHealthcare, Affinity Health Plan, Magnacare (National), Medicare, CIGNA, Local 1199, Fidelis Care, TRICARE, Healthfirst, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, VNSNY CHOICE, World Trade Center Health Plan, Amida Care, RiverSpring, GHI PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, Blue Shield PPO, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA EPO, Blue Shield HMO, Blue Shield EPO, Medicaid Managed Care, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, Aetna POS, Vytra, HIP EPO, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Oxford HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HMO, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Aetna EPO, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Medicare - Traditional Medicare, VNSNY CHOICE - Medicare Managed Care, World Trade Center Health Plan - World Trade Center Health Plan, Healthfirst - Child/Family Health Plus, Healthfirst - Leaf (Exchange), AETNA - Medicare Managed Care, VNSNY CHOICE - Special Needs, MVP Health Care - Essential Plan, AETNA - NY Signature, Empire Blue Cross - EPO, MVP Health Care - HMO, Healthfirst - Medicare Managed Care, AETNA - Student Health, Amida Care - Special Needs, RiverSpring - Special Needs, MVP Health Care - Child/Family Health Plus and VNSNY CHOICE - SelectHealth.
According to our sources, Dr. Alejandro Javier Torres, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alejandro Javier Torres, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$41,814
ABSORB $32,300 |
Absorb GT1 $8,500 |
AMPLATZER $597 |
AMPLATZER Occluders $363 |
AMPLATZER PICCOLO $55 |
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$41,037
EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $32,663 |
THE EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 VALVE WITH ALTERRA ADAPTIVE PRESTENT SYSTEM $5,454 |
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $2,261 |
Edwards SAPIEN XT Transcatheter Heart Valve $342 |
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $21 |
Other $296 |
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$15,341
Congenital Heart Defect Devices $14,307 |
NIT-OCCLUD PDA $108 |
NA $37 |
CP Stent $13 |
$875 |
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$10,253
Melody $6,177 |
Heart Valves $1,043 |
CoreValve Evolut $95 |
$2,938 |
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$5,348
Impella $5,348 |
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$5,484
Harmony $4,348 |
(8306) Azurion 7 B20 $366 |
CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $341 |
Vascular $161 |
COREVALVE EVOLUT R $91 |
Other $178 |
| $71,075 | |
| $34,462 | |
| $7,739 | |
| $4,800 | |
| $1,200 |
Dr. Alejandro Javier Torres, MD has received 63 research payments totaling $547,591.
Dr. Alejandro Torres specializes in general practice, pediatric cardiology, and general pediatrics and practices in New York, NY and White Plains, NY. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Torres's clinical interests include congenital heart disease, percutaneous valve treatment, and lung issues. He is professionally affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. After completing medical school at National University of Cordoba Faculty of Medical Sciences, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Dr. Torres seems to honor UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, and more. His practice in New York, NY is open to new patients as reported by Yext.