Summary

Dr. Nicholas Vander Els specializes in pulmonology and oncology, bringing together expertise in lung diseases and cancer care. They graduated from New York University School of Medicine and have dedicated 45 years to treating patients with complex respiratory and oncological conditions. Dr. Vander Els communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Vander Els practices at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY. They focus on treating conditions such as pulmonary nodules, lung cancer, and COPD with additional health complications. Their procedural expertise includes pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to assess lung capacity and breathing function. Patients have given Dr. Vander Els an average rating of 4.5.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 45 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
  • 2 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 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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Speaks English Speaks English
New York , NYNew York , NYBrooklyn , NYEastchester , NY
Med School: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Latvian Academy of Medicine Med School: Obafemiawolowo Univ
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Nicholas Vander Els

  • 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

Nicholas Vander Els has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Nicholas Vander Els has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Oncologist
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonologist
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1981.

NPI Number

Nicholas Vander Els' NPI number is 1063483790.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nicholas Vander Els's office located?
Nicholas Vander Els's office is located at 530 E 74th St, New York, NY, 10021.
Which hospitals is Nicholas Vander Els affiliated with?
Nicholas Vander Els is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Does Nicholas Vander Els accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Nicholas Vander Els accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Nicholas Vander Els accepting new patients?
Nicholas Vander Els has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Nicholas Vander Els accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Nicholas Vander Els has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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