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Dr. Alejandro Torres, MD is a general practitioner in New York, NY specializing in general practice and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from National University of Cordoba Faculty of Medical Sciences. Dr. Alejandro Torres, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center and CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.
3959 Broadway
New York, NY 10032
15 North Broadway ColumbiaDoctors
White Plains, NY 10601
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.
Dr. Alejandro 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 Torres, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alejandro Torres, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Multiplan, TRICARE, VNSNY CHOICE, World Trade Center Health Plan, WellCare, CIGNA, Local 1199, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Healthfirst, Amerigroup of New Jersey, Magnacare (National), Emblem/Hip, MVP Health Care, Affinity Health Plan, Fidelis Care, AETNA, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Emblem/GHI, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, RiverSpring, Quality Health Management, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, MVP Health Care, WellCare, MultiPlan, Aetna, Quality Health Management, UnitedHealthcare, Amerigroup, Affinity Health Plan, MagnaCare, Medicare, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Fidelis Care, TRICARE, Healthfirst, Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Amida Care.
According to our sources, Dr. Alejandro Torres, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alejandro Torres, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$41,759
ABSORB $32,300 |
Absorb GT1 $8,500 |
AMPLATZER $597 |
AMPLATZER Occluders $363 |
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$35,935
EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $27,663 |
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 $194 |
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$14,396
Congenital Heart Defect Devices $14,307 |
NIT-OCCLUD PDA $75 |
CP Stent $13 |
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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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$5,417
Harmony $4,348 |
(8306) Azurion 7 B20 $366 |
CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $341 |
Vascular $161 |
COREVALVE EVOLUT R $91 |
Other $111 |
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| $34,462 | |
| $7,445 | |
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Dr. Alejandro Torres, MD has received 51 research payments totaling $418,902.
Dr. Alejandro Torres is a general practice and pediatric cardiology specialist in New York, NY and White Plains, NY. He is conversant in Spanish. He is affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Torres's office in New York, NY.
