Dr. James A. Blake, MD | New York, NY | Cardiologist

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Dr. James Blake has practiced cardiovascular disease and internal medicine for 45 years and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center. He treats osteoarthritis, knee osteoarthritis, and hip osteoarthritis, and performs contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms.

He earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and sees patients in New York, NY. He speaks English, Russian, and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Blake 4.7 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.7

10 Ratings
45 years of experience
21 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Russian, Spanish
Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
5 written reviews
2 specialties
16 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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

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Dr. Blake's Ratings and Reviews

4.7

10 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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Dr Blake is extremely smart, caring and excellent in giving you a clear diagnosis. I have been seeing him for a few years now and I would not hesitate to recommend him as tops in his field.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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March 12th, 2019

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Unparalleled combination of training and practice, with deep judgment and empathy, have combined to make Dr. Blake a doctor in whose hands a patient can reside complete confidence.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 26th, 2017

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There is nothing negative one could possible say about Dr. Blake. He is what we wish medical care to be. He has been my cardiologist for a number of years as well as both of my parents'. His technical skills, and his attention and concern for his patients are beyond outstanding.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 11th, 2015

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Dr. Blake is an outstanding cardiologist. He listens and he cares. That makes him tops in my book!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 7th, 2015

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Dr James A Blake was very professional and after five hours of Nuclear testing clearly diagnosed me, and changed some of my medications for less side effects, that gave me confidence in him,took the time to explained everything to me. and step by step for my treatment. Dr Blake just by my first vist is a top Doctor. Will follow up with Dr Blake.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 9th, 2012

Cardiovascular Prevention And Therapeutics Of New York Pllc

133 E 58th St Ste 301 # 304New York, NY 10022

Tel: (212) 755-8700

Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Dr. James Alan Blake, MD	Dr. Michael L. Schwartz, MD	Alicia Amin Mecklai, MD	Robert Mark Minutello, MD
Cardiovascular Disease	Cardiovascular Disease	Cardiovascular Disease	Cardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (10 Ratings)	4.5 (55 Ratings)	4.5 (42 Ratings)	4.4 (31 Ratings)
45 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Russian, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Italian
New York , NY	Pomona , NY	New York , NY	New York , NY
Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University	Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine	Med School: Harvard Medical School	Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Arrhythmia
Atherosclerosis
Blood Clot
Echocardiography
Heart Attack
Heart Block
Heart Diseases
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol
Hypertension
Internal Medicine
Pacemaker Implantation
Stroke
Unstable Angina

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Blake's NPI number is 1073692414.

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Diagnostic Radiology
5 Years Exp | Staten Island, NY
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Durga Prasad Matlapudi
Infectious Disease
6 Years Exp | Brooklyn, NY
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Zahoor Rehman
Nephrology
13 Years Exp | Brooklyn, NY
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Syeda Asfia Hussain
Pediatrics
7 Years Exp | Brooklyn, NY
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Ediale Irene Temi-Ete
Nephrology
25 Years Exp | Elmhurst, NY
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Yi Mei Nunge
Nurse Practitioner
| Flushing, NY
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Mehnaz Jabeen
Pediatrics
18 Years Exp | New Hyde Park, NY
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Parth Vaghasia
Diagnostic Radiology
8 Years Exp | Brooklyn, NY
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Donald Armstrong
Infectious Disease
69 Years Exp | New York, NY
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What languages does Dr. James Blake speak?: Dr. James Blake speaks English, Russian, and Spanish.
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