Summary

Dr. James Fagin specializes in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, with additional expertise in oncology and internal medicine. They earned their medical degree from Universidad De Buenos Aires Facultad De Medicina and brings over five decades of clinical experience to patient care. Dr. Fagin is fluent in English.

Dr. Fagin practices at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY. They have particular expertise in treating thyroid cancer and performing specialized diagnostic procedures including thyroid and parathyroid ultrasound and thyroid hormone testing. Cranial ultrasound is another procedure they perform to help diagnose and monitor various conditions. Patients have given Dr. Fagin an average rating of 4.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 53 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Universidad De Buenos Aires Facultad De Medicina
  • 1 written review
  • 4 specialties
  • 21 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

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Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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53 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Chinese, English, Spanish Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English
New York , NYFresh Meadows , NYForest Hills , NYBrooklyn , NY
Med School: Universidad De Buenos Aires Facultad De Medicina Med School: SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine Med School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston Med School: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James A. Fagin

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only starting 9/1/23)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
  • Blue Cross Health Plus
  • Carrum Health
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Emblem
  • Emblem Essential
  • Emblem Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Essential
  • Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)
  • Fidelis
  • Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP
  • Fidelis Medicare Advantage
  • First Health
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthfirst Managed Medicaid
  • Healthfirst Medicare Advantage
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)
  • Horizon Medicare Advantage
  • Husky CT Medicaid
  • MagnaCare

Medical Specialties

James A. Fagin has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

James A. Fagin has the following 21 areas of expertise

  • Acromegaly
  • Addison Disease
  • Adrenal Gland Diseases
  • Cushing Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
  • Diabetes, Type 2
  • Endocrinology & Metabolism
  • Fatigue
  • Gland Issues
  • Hormones
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypopituitarism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncologist
  • Pituitary Diseases
  • Pituitary Gland Cancer
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Cancer (Follicular Adenocarcinoma)
  • Thyroid Diseases

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

James A. Fagin 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

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad De Buenos Aires Facultad De Medicina in 1973.

NPI Number

James A. Fagin's NPI number is 1932164886.

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Which hospitals is James Fagin affiliated with?
James Fagin is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Where is James Fagin's office located?
James Fagin's office is located at 530 E 74th St, New York, NY, 10021.
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