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Dr. Wilson Arismendy Quezada, MD

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(Wilson A. Quezada, MD)

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Specializes in: Pulmonology (Lung & Respiratory Disease) and General Practice

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (2007)

Professional interests include: emphysema, lung issues, chronic cough, and more.

161 Fort Washington Avenue CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
New York, NY 10032

(212) 305-5261

Dr. Wilson Arismendy Quezada, MD is a pulmonologist in New York, NY specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) and general practice. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Wilson Arismendy Quezada, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion and NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

161 Fort Washington Avenue CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
New York, NY 10032

Some issues Dr. Wilson Arismendy Quezada, MD can help you with:

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:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

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.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

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.

doctor visit	73
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	16
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	45
Dementia	25
Cancer	21

doctor visit	251
hospital care	206
inpatient care	206

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	0
Hispanic	128
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	92
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	46
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	48
Dementia	31
Cancer	17

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	75
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	48
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	54
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	44
Dementia	32
Cancer	15

doctor visit	277
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	49
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	52
Dementia	35
Cancer	18

doctor visit	91
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
pulmonary testing	27

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	26
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	51
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

doctor visit	404
hospital care	115
inpatient care	115

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Arismendy Quezada, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Wilson Arismendy Quezada, MD treated as a pulmonologist in New York, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

bronchoscopy	11
doctor visit	222
hospital care	114
inpatient care	114
pulmonary testing	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Arismendy Quezada, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	57
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	32
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	30
85 and over	23
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	38

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Arismendy Quezada, MD From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	8
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Wilson Arismendy Quezada, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2007. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the Critical Care Medicine Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (2007)

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Board Certification: Critical Care Medicine Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Wilson Arismendy Quezada, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

ColumbiaDoctors

TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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. Wilson Arismendy Quezada, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Magnacare (National), Emblem/Hip, WellCare, Fidelis Care, Multiplan, Amerigroup of New Jersey, Affinity Health Plan, AETNA, Medicare, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Healthfirst, CIGNA, Quality Health Management, Local 1199, MVP Health Care, UnitedHealthcare, Emblem/GHI, RiverSpring, World Trade Center Health Plan, AgeWell, VNSNY CHOICE and Amida Care.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Wilson Arismendy Quezada, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Magnacare (National)

Emblem/Hip

WellCare

Fidelis Care

Multiplan

Amerigroup of New Jersey

Affinity Health Plan

AETNA

Medicare

Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus

Healthfirst

CIGNA

Quality Health Management

Local 1199

MVP Health Care

UnitedHealthcare

Emblem/GHI

RiverSpring

World Trade Center Health Plan

AgeWell

VNSNY CHOICE

Amida Care

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,220 OFEV $207	Spiriva $117	STIOLTO $76	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $62	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $25	Other $733
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$748 BREO $303	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $161	ANORO $146	ADVAIR $36	INCRUSE $31	Other $70
Pfizer Inc.	$190 ELIQUIS $142	PREVNAR - 13 $48
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$186 Brovana $139	UTIBRON $46
Genentech USA, Inc.	$178 Esbriet $178
Other	$1,128 JANUVIA $125	Arikayce $117	TEFLARO $76	ENTRESTO $68	DALVANCE $63	Other $679

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,451
Education	$198

Biography

Dr. Wilson Quezada is a specialist in general practice and pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease). He attended medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Quezada is conversant in Spanish. He is affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. Dr. Quezada welcomes new patients at his office inNew York, NY as reported by Yext.