Dr. Neel Patel, MD is an internal medicine hospitalist in Mineola, NY specializing in adult hospital medicine and cardiology (heart disease). Dr. Neel Patel, MD is affiliated with New York University and NYU Langone Health.
212 Jericho Turnpike 2nd Floor
Mineola, NY 11501
550 1st Avenue Suite 1803
New York, NY 10016
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:
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:
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:
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neel Patel, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Neel Patel, MD treated as an internal medicine hospitalist in Mineola, NY were hospital care and inpatient care.
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He completed residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Medicine (2019)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (2019)
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Neel Patel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Neel Patel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HIP EPO, HIP Child Health, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana Medicare Advantage, PHCS PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, Healthfirst Medicaid, TRICARE, Healthfirst, Anthem, Aetna PPO, HIP Medicare, Aetna HMO, Healthfirst Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, WellCare, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Guardian, Fidelis Medicaid, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP Medicaid, HIP HMO, Aetna Medicare, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, GHI Medicare Supplement, GHI CBP, United Healthcare Navigate, Aetna POS, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), Trustmark , MetroPlus Medicare, MetroPlus Medicaid, MetroPlus Health, Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, CIGNA HMO, Oxford Medicare Advantage, CIGNA Indemnity, Healthfirst Child Health Plus, Elderplan, Medicaid Managed Care, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Oxford Liberty, Railroad Medicare, Oxford Freedom, GEHA, BCBS Healthplus Special Needs, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, Qualcare Inc, HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2, Insurance Design Administrators, Health Net of California, Global Excel, Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1, Centerlight, American Plan Administrators, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO, AXA Assistance USA, Senior Whole Health, PHP, Nippon Life-Aetna, Fiserv Health, Mutual of Omaha, Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) Medicare, UMR, VillageCare, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), The Empire Plan, Screen Actors Guild, HIP Prime Silver, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange, Partners Health Plan FIDA, Meritain Health, CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, HIP Bridge, Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Connecticare Bridge, BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY, NY Fire Department - WTC, HIP Prime Bronze, Aetna POS (American Express Employer), Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees), BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage, Connecticare Commercial, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, HIP Prime Gold, Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Health Republic of New Jersey, Hotel Trades, Nippon Life Ins Co, Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, Global Health, Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange, Amidacare, HIP Prime Platinum, Partners Health Plan Medicare, Nippon Life of America-Aetna, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Village Caremax, Wlny-TV Inc., CenterLight Healthcare PACE, Centers Plan for Healthy Living, Aetna International, Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP, Medicare Part A and B, Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, VNS NY Choice Select Health, WellNet, Aetna Student Plan, Bind Benefits inc, Health And Recovery Plan (Harp), BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO, HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, Allied, Oxford Metro, Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Aetna PPO/EPO, Professional Benefit Admin, Agewell, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, Longevity Health Plan Medicare, WTC Health Program, CenterLight Healthcare Select and BCBS Federal Program.
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Dr. Neil Patel's areas of specialization are adult hospital medicine and cardiology (heart disease); he sees patients in New York, NY and Mineola, NY. Clinical interests for Dr. Patel include mitral valve prolapse, diagnostic imaging, and exercise stress test. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Trustmark, Vytra, and Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Health.
