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Dr. Alan Vainrib, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Cardiology
SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2008)
Professional interests include: carotid stenosis, carotid artery disease, arteriosclerosis, and more.
550 1st Avenue 11th Floor
New York, NY 10016

Dr. Alan Vainrib, MD is a cardiologist in New York, NY specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Alan Vainrib, MD is affiliated with New York University and NYU Langone Health.

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550 1st Avenue 11th Floor
New York, NY 10016

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69-15 Austin Street
Forest Hills, NY 11375

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Cumc Ft. Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10025

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Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

  • Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
  • Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
  • Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
  • Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
  • Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
  • Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

  • Age
  • Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
  • A family history of heart attacks
  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • High cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Vainrib, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alan Vainrib, MD treated as a cardiologist in New York, NY were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

cardiac procedures 1435
hospital care 161
inpatient care 161
minimally invasive procedures 198
stress testing 145
ultrasound (sonogram) 1363

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Vainrib, MD.

Gender
Male 413
Female 398
Ethnicity
Black / African American 54
Asian / Pacific Islander 20
Non-Hispanic White 635
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 48
Other 27
Age
85 and over 181
75 to 84 295
Less than 65 39
65 to 74 253

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Vainrib, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan Vainrib, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 38
Atrial Fibrillation 32
Dementia 19
Cancer 15

Education & Training

Dr. Alan Vainrib, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 2008. He completed residency at Columbia University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2008)

Residency: Columbia University Affiliated Hospitals (2011)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alan Vainrib, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University
NYU Langone Health

Insurance Information

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Dr. Alan Vainrib, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: GHI HMO, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA PPO, PHCS PPO, EmblemHealth, WellCare Medicare, Local 1199 PPO, Elderplan, GHI CBP, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Railroad Medicare, Aetna Indemnity, Aetna POS, Oxford Liberty, United Healthcare, HIP Child Health, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, Medicare, Medicaid, Oxford Freedom, Humana, Fidelis Medicaid, Cigna, Fidelis Care, TRICARE, HIP PPO, HIP POS, Healthfirst, HIP Medicaid, HIP HMO, MagnaCare PPO, HIP Medicare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, MetroPlus Medicare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Oxford Medicare Advantage, MetroPlus Medicaid, MetroPlus Health, Aetna HMO, Hotel Trades, Oxford Mosaic, The Empire Plan, PHP, Care to Care, Aetna PPO/EPO, UPN Elite, Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) Medicare and WTC Health Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Alan Vainrib, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

GHI HMO
Aetna Medicare
CIGNA PPO
PHCS PPO
EmblemHealth
WellCare Medicare
Local 1199 PPO
Elderplan
GHI CBP
United Healthcare PPO
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Abbott Laboratories $8,000 AMPLATZER AMULET
$6,379 		AMPLATZER Occluders
$825 		PORTICO
$282 		Mitra Clip system
$225 		MitraClip System
$211 		Other
$78
Medtronic, Inc. $6,061 COREVALVE EVOLUT R
$6,061
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. $220 SC2000
$196 		Z6M SC2000 (PRIME 4.0)
$24
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $182 CoreValve Evolut
$182
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation $175
$175
Other $384 CRM
$132 		EPIQ CVx
$60 		(9148) ICE 3D
$28
$164
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $5,833
Consulting Fee $5,000
Travel and Lodging $2,457
Food and Beverage $1,450
Long term medical supply or device loan $282

Biography

Dr. Alan Vainrib is a specialist in adult cardiology in New York, NY and Forest Hills, NY. His clinical interests include renal artery stenosis, rheumatic heart disease, and mitral valve prolapse. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Health. Dr. Vainrib obtained his medical school training at SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Columbia University. He appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Healthfirst, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers.

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