Summary

Dr. Apfel practices at a busy, Columbia pediatric cardiology group in northern New Jersey. Together with his practice associates, Drs. Marans, Rhee, and Solowiejczyk, Dr. Apfel specializes in patients with all levels of complexity, including congenital heart disease, acquired heart disease, and fetal cardiology. He is a consultant to several area hospitals. He is a pediatric cardiology attending at Columbia, and serves there as an echocardiography attending.

Office Locations

Dr. Howard D. Apfel has 2 locations

ColumbiaDoctors - 205 Robin Road

205 Robin RdParamus, NJ 07652
Mon8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 37 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Hebrew
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Howard D. Apfel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AmeriHealth of New Jersey
  • Amida Care
  • Cigna
  • Consumer Health Network (CHN)
  • ElderServe
  • Emblem/GHI
  • Emblem/Hip
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthspring (Cigna Medicare)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Local 1199
  • Magnacare (National)
  • Multiplan
  • MVP Health Care
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE
  • Wellcare
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Howard D. Apfel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Howard D. Apfel has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Congenital Heart Disease (Patent Ductus Arteriosus)
  • Echocardiography
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
  • Pediatric Cardiology

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York Presbyterian Hospital

Medical School

Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1989

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Howard Apfel speak?
Dr. Howard Apfel speaks Hebrew.
Which hospitals is Dr. Howard Apfel affiliated with?
Dr. Howard Apfel is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Does Dr. Howard Apfel accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Howard Apfel accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Howard Apfel accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Howard Apfel accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Howard Apfel's office located?
Dr. Howard Apfel's office is located at 205 Robin Rd, Paramus, NJ, 07652.

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