Summary

Dr. Harshan Weerackody treats hypertension and hypertensive emergency, and performs electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms. He has practiced cardiology for 36 years and is affiliated with Nuvance Health Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Northern Dutchess Hospital. He completed his residency and fellowship at South Brooklyn Health and sees patients in Chester, New York. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Weerackody 4.4 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 36 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • South Brooklyn Health
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Northwell Health Cardiology at Chester

1460 State Route 17M Ste BChester, NY 10918
Mon7:30 am - 4:45 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:45 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:45 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:45 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:45 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks German
Chester , NYNew York , NYPort Jervis , NYNew York , NY
Med School: St. Georges University School of Medicine-Grenada Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Med School: Armed Forces Medical College Med School: Philipps-Universitaet Marburg Fachbereich Medizin
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Harshan Weerackody

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Capital District Physicians Health Plan"
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • Coventry-Aetna "
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire BlueCross Blue Shield
  • Empire Plan
  • Fidelis Care
  • Hamaspik
  • Health Plus
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid New York
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Multiplan Inc
  • MVP Health Care
  • Northwell Direct
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Tricare Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Harshan Weerackody has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Harshan Weerackody has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Harshan Weerackody holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at South Brooklyn Health in 1996.

Residency

Completed their residency at South Brooklyn Health in 1993.

Medical School

Graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine-Grenada in 1990.

NPI Number

Harshan Weerackody's NPI number is 1245203165.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Harshan Weerackody's office located?
Harshan Weerackody's office is located at 1460 State Route 17M Ste B, Chester, NY, 10918.
Is Harshan Weerackody accepting new patients?
Harshan Weerackody is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Harshan Weerackody's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Harshan Weerackody speak?
Harshan Weerackody speaks English.
Does Harshan Weerackody accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Harshan Weerackody accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Harshan Weerackody affiliated with?
Harshan Weerackody is affiliated with Nuvance Health Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Northern Dutchess Hospital.

Data Sources

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