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Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Family Medicine
Albany Medical College
Professional interests include: anxiety, acne, consultation, and more.
55 East 34th Street
New York, NY 10016

Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD is a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Albany Medical College. Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.

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Office Locations

Mount Sinai Health System

55 East 34th Street
New York, NY 10016
(212) 252-6131
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Some issues Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

  • Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
  • Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
  • Viral infections
  • Physical activity, especially outdoors
  • Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
  • Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
  • Goiter
  • Thyroid nodule
  • Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY during 2012 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 201
preventive care 27
vaccines 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY during 2013 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 218
preventive care 20
vaccines 20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD.

Gender
Male 85
Female 105
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 141
Black 25
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 94
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 20
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD in 2013

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 8
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY during 2014 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 188
preventive care 31
vaccines 31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD.

Gender
Male 69
Female 102
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 128
Black 21
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 75
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 17
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD in 2014

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 8
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 177

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD.

Gender
Male 116
Female 182
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 220
Black 0
Hispanic 34
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 150
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 32
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD in 2015

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY during 2016 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 16
doctor visit 177

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD.

Gender
Male 61
Female 69
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 94
Black 19
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 67
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 14
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD in 2016

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY during 2017 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 19
doctor visit 186
preventive care 15
vaccines 15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD.

Gender
Male 66
Female 82
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 112
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 79
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 13
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD in 2017

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 32
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 17
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY during 2018 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 161
preventive care 23
vaccines 23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD.

Gender
Male 63
Female 76
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 97
Black 20
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 12
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD in 2018

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY during 2019 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 142
preventive care 29
vaccines 29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD.

Gender
Male 58
Female 74
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 91
Black 21
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 83
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD in 2019

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 136

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD.

Gender
Male 43
Female 76
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 78
Black 19
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD in 2020

Hypertension 40
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY during 2021 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 50
doctor visit 185

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD.

Gender
Male 73
Female 82
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 96
Black 33
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD in 2021

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY during 2022 were blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 46
doctor visit 161
lab tests 11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD.

Gender
Male 61
Female 72
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 84
Black 23
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD in 2022

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 8
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

blood draw 32
doctor visit 175
lab tests 11
preventive care 24
vaccines 24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD.

Gender
Male 63
Female 83
Ethnicity
Black / African American 16
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 103
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 4
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 42
85 and over 9
Less than 65 12
65 to 74 74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 19
Atrial Fibrillation 2
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Education & Training

Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD graduated from Albany Medical College. He completed residency at Duke University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Albany Medical College

Residency: Duke University Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, 1199SEIU, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, MagnaCare, Oscar, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Elderplan, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Centivo, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, AETNA - Commercial and Medicare - NJ.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Cigna
1199SEIU
Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
EmblemHealth
MagnaCare
Oscar
United Healthcare
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
Elderplan
Medicare - NY
AETNA - Medicare
Centivo
Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
AETNA - Commercial
Medicare - NJ

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 1000 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andrew J. Fallis, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
SANOFI PASTEUR INC. $15 FLUZONE QIV
$15
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $15

Biography

Dr. Andrew Fallis' medical specialty is family medicine. His areas of expertise include the following: migraine, thyroid problems, and acne. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Fallis appears to be in-network for MultiPlan, MagnaCare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. He attended Albany Medical College and then went on to complete his residency at Duke University Hospital. He is professionally affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Mount Sinai Brooklyn. Mount Sinai Health System reports that Dr. Fallis is accepting new patients at his office in New York, NY.

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