Summary

Dr. Rachel Bijou is a cardiovascular disease specialist with 38 years of experience caring for patients with heart conditions. She earned her medical degree from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine and completed her residency at Albert Einstein College Of Medicine. Her extensive background in cardiology allows her to provide comprehensive care for complex heart conditions. Dr. Bijou is fluent in Spanish, enabling her to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients and families.

Dr. Bijou practices at NewYork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York, NY, where she focuses on treating patients with heart failure and chronic heart conditions. She specializes in cardiac rehabilitation programs that help patients recover and strengthen their hearts after cardiac events. Her approach includes personalized rehabilitation exercises designed to improve heart function and overall cardiovascular health. Patients rate Dr. Bijou 3.0 out of 5 stars for her cardiovascular care.
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Office Location

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 38 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rachel Bijou

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

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rachel Bijou has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rachel Bijou has the following 15 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Albert Einstein College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1988.

NPI Number

Dr. Bijou's NPI number is 1225115082.

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rachel Bijou?
You can find contact information for Dr. Rachel Bijou here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rachel Bijou affiliated with?
Dr. Rachel Bijou is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Rachel Bijou's office located?
Dr. Rachel Bijou's office is located at 173 Fort Washington Ave Fl 4, New York, NY, 10032.
Does Dr. Rachel Bijou accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Rachel Bijou accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Rachel Bijou accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Bijou accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.

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