Summary

Dr. Joseph Fusella is a family medicine physician who brings nearly four decades of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at Hartford Hospital. With 39 years in medicine, Dr. Fusella has developed extensive expertise in comprehensive family care. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations throughout the Capital Region.

Dr. Fusella practices at multiple locations affiliated with Ellis Hospital, including offices in Niskayuna and Schenectady. His clinical focus includes managing cholesterol disorders in both children and adults, particularly familial lipid conditions that run in families. He regularly performs essential diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts and lipid panels to monitor patient health. Patients have given Dr. Fusella an average rating of 4.8 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his care and expertise.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 39 years of experience
  • 68 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Hartford Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Peter Fusella has 3 locations

Capitalcare Family Practice River Road

2125 River Rd Ste 202Niskayuna, NY 12309
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ellis Hospital

1101 Nott StSchenectady, NY 12308

Ellis Medicine

2210 Troy Schenectady RdSchenectady, NY 12309

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Peter Fusella

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CDPHP
  • CDPHP - HMO
  • CDPHP - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CDPHP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Empire Plan
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthNow
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • MVP Health Care - HMO
  • MVP Health Care - Medicaid
  • MVP Health Care - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Progressive
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Univera Healthcare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - HMO
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Peter Fusella has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Peter Fusella has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Dr. Joseph Peter Fusella holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Hartford Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Fusella's NPI number is 1376563452.

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