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Dr. Alfin G. Vicencio, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in New York, NY specializing in pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics. Dr. Alfin G. Vicencio, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System and Mount Sinai Beth Israel Mount Sinai Morningside Mount Sinai Queens The Mount Sinai Hospital Mount Sinai West.
10 Union Square East Suite 5m
New York, NY 10003
5 E 98th Street 10th Floor
New York, NY 10029
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:
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.
He completed residency at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in New York.
Residency: Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Alfin G. Vicencio, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alfin G. Vicencio, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ, Hotel Trades and Partners Health Plan.
According to our sources, Dr. Alfin G. Vicencio, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Alfin G. Vicencio, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 101 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alfin G. Vicencio, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alfin G. Vicencio, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,391
XOLAIR $2,391 |
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$136
SPINRAZA $136 |
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$125
NUCALA $125 |
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$64
$64 |
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$29
$29 |
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$36
XOLAIR $19 |
Strensiq $17 |
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Dr. Alfin Vicencio is a specialist in pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Vicencio is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.
