Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > NY Providers > Diagnostic Radiologists

Dr. Joanna Escalon, MD

Accepting New Patients

(No ratings)

Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (2012)

Professional interests include: cardiac imaging, diagnostic evaluation, thoracic spine problems, and more.

2315 Broadway 4th Floor
New York, NY 10024

(212) 746-6000

Dr. Joanna Escalon, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in New York, NY specializing in diagnostic radiology. She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Joanna Escalon, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medicine, WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL, KINGS PHYSICIAN SERVICES PC and WEILL CORNELL IMAGING AT NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN.

Office Locations

Address:

1283 York Avenue 7th Floor
New York, NY 10065

Address:

1305 York Avenue 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10021

Address:

2315 Broadway 4th Floor
New York, NY 10024

Address:

416 East 55th Street
New York, NY 10022

Address:

520 East 70th Street Ground Floor
New York, NY 10021

Address:

525 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065

Address:

53 Beekman Street Ground Level
New York, NY 10038

Some issues Dr. Joanna Escalon, MD can help you with:

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.

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.

CT scan	22
thoracic (chest) imaging	279
X-rays	256

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	29
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	16
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	33
Dementia	19
Cancer	11

**Gender**
Male	636
Female	614

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	924
Black	121
Hispanic	100
Asian	0
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	516
From 75 to 84	358
85 and over	158
Less than 65	218

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	38
Dementia	20
Cancer	24

CT scan	1228
preventive care	49
thoracic (chest) imaging	1227

**Gender**
Male	1635
Female	1771

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2518
Black	279
Hispanic	257
Asian	188
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1244
From 75 to 84	1205
85 and over	661
Less than 65	296

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	37
Dementia	21
Cancer	27

CT scan	624
preventive care	17
thoracic (chest) imaging	623

**Gender**
Male	1035
Female	1046

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1516
Black	180
Hispanic	152
Asian	126
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	754
From 75 to 84	737
85 and over	379
Less than 65	211

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	21
Cancer	26

CT scan	1536
thoracic (chest) imaging	1535

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna Escalon, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joanna Escalon, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New York, NY were thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan, X-rays and preventive care.

abdominal imaging	11
CT scan	742
pelvic imaging	11
preventive care	33
thoracic (chest) imaging	791
X-rays	256

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Escalon, MD.

**Gender**
Female	354
Male	342

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	60
Asian / Pacific Islander	31
Non-Hispanic White	512
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	53
Other	5

**Age**
85 and over	121
75 to 84	235
Less than 65	78
65 to 74	262

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Escalon, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joanna Escalon, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	8
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Joanna Escalon, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2012. She has a state license in New York.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (2012)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joanna Escalon, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Weill Cornell Medicine

WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL

KINGS PHYSICIAN SERVICES PC

WEILL CORNELL IMAGING AT NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN

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. Joanna Escalon, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), EmblemHealth, WellCare, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Healthfirst, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, United Healthcare Empire Plan, United Healthcare Compass, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Freedom, Community Plan, Rockefeller University - Trustmark, Amida Care, HMO, EPO/POS, Blue Connection, Blue Access, EPO, PPO, CBP, CHP, Metro/Core/Charter, VNSNY CHOICE, Mediblue (Senior), WorldWide Medical and Liberty.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joanna Escalon, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP)

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Fidelis Care

Medicare Advantage

Affinity Health Plan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Healthfirst

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Cigna

United Healthcare Empire Plan

United Healthcare Compass

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Freedom

Community Plan

Rockefeller University - Trustmark

Amida Care

HMO

EPO/POS

Blue Connection

Blue Access

EPO

PPO

CBP

CHP

Metro/Core/Charter

VNSNY CHOICE

Mediblue (Senior)

WorldWide Medical

Liberty

Show More

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joanna Escalon, MD does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Dr. Joanna Escalon, MD here: Leave a Review

(No ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$338 NAEOTOM Alpha $178	Non-Product Specific $160
HeartFlow, Inc.	$253 FFRct $253
GE Healthcare	$218 $218
Allergan, Inc.	$23 BOTOX $23
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$18 BRILINTA $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$849

Biography

Dr. Joanna Escalon is a specialist in diagnostic radiology. She works in New York, NY. She attended medical school at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Escalon include lung cancer, heart valve disease, and MRI angiogram (MRA). She is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare Compass, Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), and Blue California. She is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. She has an open panel in according to Weill Cornell Medicine.