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Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD

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Specializes in: Nuclear Cardiology and Adult Cardiology
Autonomous University of Santo Domingo Faculty of Medicine
Professional interests include: peripheral vascular disease, cardiomyopathy, stroke, and more.
440 W 114th Street
New York, NY 10025

Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD is a nuclear medicine specialist in Astoria, NY specializing in nuclear cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Autonomous University of Santo Domingo Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.

View Doctor's Full Profile (212) 523-2400

Office Locations

30-14 Crescent Street 2nd Floor
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 808-7241
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3141 45th Street
Long Island City, NY 11103
(718) 721-1500
(718) 777-1623
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37-22 82nd Street
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 879-1600
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440 W 114th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 523-2400
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Some issues Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD can help you with:

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:

  • Take blood samples
  • Inject dye for an angiogram
  • Check for valve defects
  • Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
  • Take a biopsy
  • Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
  • Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

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.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging

In 2024, Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD had a list price for cardiac imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

cardiac procedures
color Doppler echocardiography
Doppler echocardiography
Doppler ultrasound
echocardiogram
myocardial perfusion SPECT
nuclear scan
nuclear stress test
spectral Doppler echocardiography
SPECT scan
transthoracic echocardiography
ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD had a list price for cardiac procedures, color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, Doppler ultrasound, echocardiogram (echo), myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear scan, nuclear stress test (myocardial perfusion imaging), spectral Doppler echocardiography, SPECT scan, transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), and ultrasound (sonogram) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Astoria, NY during 2012 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, blood draw and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 34
blood draw 325
cardiac procedures 663
doctor visit 1811
hospital care 29
inpatient care 29
nuclear scan 211
stress testing 450
ultrasound (sonogram) 179
vascular procedures 55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Astoria, NY during 2013 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, blood draw and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 36
blood draw 301
cardiac procedures 633
doctor visit 1695
hospital care 136
inpatient care 136
lab tests 27
nuclear scan 192
preventive care 11
stress testing 411
ultrasound (sonogram) 186
vaccines 11
vascular procedures 26

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD.

Gender
Male 239
Female 434
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 148
Black 28
Hispanic 466
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 251
From 75 to 84 248
85 and over 112
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 71
Dementia 14
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Astoria, NY during 2014 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 21
blood draw 183
cardiac procedures 510
doctor visit 1556
lab tests 171
nuclear scan 149
stress testing 329
ultrasound (sonogram) 160
vascular procedures 24

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD.

Gender
Male 240
Female 377
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 118
Black 26
Hispanic 447
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 216
From 75 to 84 218
85 and over 109
Less than 65 74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 66
Dementia 15
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Astoria, NY during 2015 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, blood draw and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 35
blood draw 176
cardiac procedures 524
doctor visit 1358
lab tests 147
nuclear scan 159
stress testing 338
ultrasound (sonogram) 151
vascular procedures 22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD.

Gender
Male 408
Female 738
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 240
Black 38
Hispanic 798
Asian 48
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 402
From 75 to 84 374
85 and over 242
Less than 65 128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 59
Dementia 14
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Astoria, NY during 2016 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, nuclear scan and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 20
blood draw 138
cardiac procedures 483
doctor visit 1299
lab tests 48
nuclear scan 193
stress testing 339
ultrasound (sonogram) 124
vascular procedures 17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD.

Gender
Male 218
Female 395
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 124
Black 24
Hispanic 421
Asian 33
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 212
From 75 to 84 203
85 and over 131
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 55
Dementia 13
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Astoria, NY during 2017 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, nuclear scan and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 58
cardiac procedures 365
doctor visit 1094
nuclear scan 159
stress testing 245
ultrasound (sonogram) 120
vascular procedures 31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD.

Gender
Male 216
Female 356
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 123
Black 27
Hispanic 390
Asian 17
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 198
From 75 to 84 208
85 and over 109
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 57
Dementia 14
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Astoria, NY during 2018 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, nuclear scan and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 95
cardiac procedures 352
doctor visit 1110
hospital care 36
inpatient care 36
lab tests 24
nuclear scan 138
stress testing 225
ultrasound (sonogram) 127

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD.

Gender
Male 195
Female 334
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 123
Black 33
Hispanic 331
Asian 25
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 179
From 75 to 84 180
85 and over 109
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 61
Dementia 16
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Astoria, NY during 2019 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, ultrasound (sonogram) and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 94
cardiac procedures 361
doctor visit 1176
nuclear scan 127
stress testing 197
ultrasound (sonogram) 164

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD.

Gender
Male 214
Female 324
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 103
Black 33
Hispanic 361
Asian 28
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 189
From 75 to 84 203
85 and over 100
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 56
Dementia 16
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Astoria, NY during 2020 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, ultrasound (sonogram) and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 28
cardiac procedures 80
doctor visit 208
nuclear scan 25
stress testing 51
ultrasound (sonogram) 29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD.

Gender
Male 55
Female 73
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 41
Black 0
Hispanic 58
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 36
From 75 to 84 53
85 and over 20
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 53
Dementia 21
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Astoria, NY during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 47
cardiac procedures 108
doctor visit 436
nuclear scan 33
stress testing 51
ultrasound (sonogram) 57

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD.

Gender
Male 110
Female 169
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 55
Black 24
Hispanic 177
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 102
From 75 to 84 104
85 and over 52
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 51
Dementia 15
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Astoria, NY during 2022 were cardiac procedures, blood draw, stress testing and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 120
cardiac procedures 213
doctor visit 843
nuclear scan 52
stress testing 110
ultrasound (sonogram) 103

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD.

Gender
Male 136
Female 229
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 60
Black 25
Hispanic 250
Asian 15
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 130
From 75 to 84 142
85 and over 72
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 52
Dementia 12
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Astoria, NY during 2023 were cardiac procedures, blood draw, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 101
cardiac procedures 165
doctor visit 686
nuclear scan 48
stress testing 77
ultrasound (sonogram) 88

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD.

Gender
Male 129
Female 186
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 63
Black 21
Hispanic 197
Asian 21
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 105
From 75 to 84 129
85 and over 61
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 54
Dementia 11
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Astoria, NY during 2024 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 105
doctor visit 563
nuclear scan 26
stress testing 26
ultrasound (sonogram) 79

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD.

Gender
Male 113
Female 156
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 54
Black 22
Hispanic 171
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 102
85 and over 55
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 56
Dementia 9
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Astoria, NY were cardiac procedures, stress testing, blood draw and ultrasound (sonogram).

ambulatory monitoring 29
blood draw 138
cardiac procedures 350
doctor visit 1064
hospital care 67
inpatient care 67
lab tests 83
nuclear scan 116
preventive care 11
stress testing 219
ultrasound (sonogram) 120
vaccines 11
vascular procedures 29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD.

Gender
Male 174
Female 290
Ethnicity
Black / African American 23
Asian / Pacific Islander 15
Non-Hispanic White 96
Hispanic 312
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 90
75 to 84 166
Less than 65 45
65 to 74 162

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 53
Atrial Fibrillation 15
Cancer 9
Dementia 13

Education & Training

Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD graduated from Autonomous University of Santo Domingo Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Elmhurst Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Autonomous University of Santo Domingo Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Elmhurst Hospital Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

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. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Anthem, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, 32BJ Health Fund, Medicare - NJ, AETNA - Commercial, VNSNY Choice Medicare and VillageCareMax.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
MagnaCare
Elderplan
EmblemHealth
WellCare
Oscar
Fidelis Care
Healthfirst Medicaid
United Healthcare
Medicaid
Cigna
1199SEIU
Anthem
Healthfirst Medicare
MetroPlus Health
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
Centivo
Medicare - NY
AETNA - Medicare
Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
32BJ Health Fund
Medicare - NJ
AETNA - Commercial
VNSNY Choice Medicare
VillageCareMax

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 426 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Astoria, NY. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Farah Elias Atallah-Lajam, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $1,765 XARELTO
$1,418 		INVOKANA
$347
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $1,722 JARDIANCE
$758 		Pradaxa
$578 		TRADJENTA
$125 		Praxbind
$94 		SPIRIVA RESPIMAT
$42 		Other
$125
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $1,465 ENTRESTO
$1,452 		LEQVIO
$13
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. $1,446 ELIQUIS
$1,446
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $1,158 BRILINTA
$437 		FARXIGA
$433 		WAINUA
$125 		LOKELMA
$24 		MOVANTIK
$17 		Other
$122
Other $8,269 Repatha
$770 		Barostim Neo System
$618 		ELIQUIS
$565 		Vascepa
$540 		Watchman Device
$333 		Other
$5,443
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $15,444
Education $380

Biography

Dr. Farah Atallah-Lajam is an adult cardiology and nuclear cardiology specialist. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Areas of expertise for Dr. Atallah-Lajam include coronary angiogram, heart tumor, and aortic disease. Dr. Atallah-Lajam is professionally affiliated with Mount Sinai West. Before performing his residency at Elmhurst Hospital Center, Dr. Atallah-Lajam attended Autonomous University of Santo Domingo Faculty of Medicine for medical school. On average, patients gave Dr. Atallah-Lajam a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He usually honors Medicaid Managed Care, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to Mount Sinai Health System, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in New York, NY.