Summary

Dr. Christos Iakovou is an internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Athens School of Health Sciences. He completed his residency training at Li Jewish Medical Center and brings over four decades of medical experience to his practice. Dr. Iakovou is fluent in Greek, allowing him to serve Greek-speaking patients in their native language.

Dr. Iakovou practices at Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary Medicine in Bayside, NY, and maintains hospital privileges at NewYork Presbyterian Queens. His expertise focuses on respiratory conditions, including asthma care for both adult and pediatric patients, as well as chronic lung disease management. He performs specialized breathing tests such as pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate lung health. Patients have rated Dr. Iakovou 4.7 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 43 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Greek
  • Li Jewish Medical Center
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

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Speaks Greek Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish Speaks French, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Bayside , NYNew York , NYMount Vernon , NYEastchester , NY
Med School: University Of Athens School Of Health Sciences Med School: Universidad De La Republica Facultad De Medicina Med School: Tehran University School of Medicine Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Christos Iakovou

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • AmidaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)
  • Anthem HealthPlus
  • CenterLight
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth (GHI)
  • EmblemHealth (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)
  • Hamaspik
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana
  • Humana Military (Tricare)
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Northwell Direct
  • NY Hotel Trade Council
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Oxford
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VillageCareMax

Medical Specialties

Christos Iakovou has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Christos Iakovou has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Christos Iakovou holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Li Jewish Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Athens School Of Health Sciences in 1983.

NPI Number

Christos Iakovou's NPI number is 1265512446.

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Christos Iakovou speaks Greek.

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