Summary

Dr. Scott Purga is a cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, and hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and brings 13 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Purga is fluent in both English and Russian.

Dr. Purga practices at several locations throughout the Albany and Troy, New York area, including Albany Medical Center and Samaritan Hospital. His expertise focuses on diagnosing and treating chest pain and various chest-related concerns. He performs diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and health.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 13 years of experience
  • 55 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Russian
  • Boston University School Of Medicine
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Scott Lawrence Purga has 5 locations

Samaritan Hospital

2215 Burdett AveTroy, NY 12180

Albany Medical Center

43 New Scotland AveAlbany, NY 12208

Capital Cardiology Associates

7 Southwoods Blvd Ste 4Albany, NY 12211
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Capital Cardiology Associates

2200 Burdett AveTroy, NY 12180
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Samaritan Hospital Albany Memorial Campus

600 Northern BlvdAlbany, NY 12204

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13 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Russian Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English
Troy , NYWinter Park , FLPomona , NYBrooklyn , NY
Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Scott Lawrence Purga

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • CDPHP
  • CDPHP - HMO
  • CDPHP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Centers Plan for Healthy Living
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Group
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • First Choice Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MediGold
  • MediGold - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicare
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Wellcare
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Scott Lawrence Purga has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Scott Lawrence Purga has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Hospital Medicine
  • Hospitalist
  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Boston University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2013

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What languages does Dr. Scott Purga speak?
Dr. Scott Purga speaks English and Russian.
Which hospitals is Dr. Scott Purga affiliated with?
Dr. Scott Purga is affiliated with Albany Medical Center.
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