Summary

Dr. Scott Purga is a cardiovascular disease specialist with expertise in internal medicine and hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and has been practicing for 13 years. Dr. Purga speaks both English and Russian, helping him connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Purga is affiliated with Albany Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Troy and Albany, New York. He specializes in diagnosing and treating chest pain and other chest-related concerns. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm, echocardiograms to evaluate heart function, and contrast echocardiography for detailed cardiac imaging.

Overview based on verified provider data

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
  • 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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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Russian Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Troy , NYWinter Park , FLPomona , NYAlbany , 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: Ross University School Of Medicine
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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

Dr. Scott Lawrence Purga holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 2013.

NPI Number

Dr. Purga's NPI number is 1790027050.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Scott Purga's office located?
Dr. Scott Purga's office is located at 2215 Burdett Ave, Troy, NY, 12180.
What languages does Dr. Scott Purga speak?
Dr. Scott Purga speaks English and Russian.
Does Dr. Scott Purga accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Scott Purga accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Scott Purga accepting new patients?
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