Summary

Dr. Wendy Schaffer treats cardiac arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, and coronary artery disease, and performs electrocardiogram, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiogram procedures. She practices cardiology and nuclear medicine and has 26 years of experience.

Dr. Schaffer earned her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and completed her residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Schaffer 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 26 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
  • 3 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

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26 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
New York , NYPomona , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: New York University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Wendy L. Schaffer

  • 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

Wendy L. Schaffer has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Wendy L. Schaffer has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cancer
  • Cardiologist
  • Echocardiography
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Nuclear Medicine Specialist
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Wendy L. Schaffer 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

Residency

Completed their residency at Albert Einstein College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2000.

NPI Number

Wendy L. Schaffer's NPI number is 1801815253.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wendy Schaffer accepting new patients?
Wendy Schaffer is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Wendy Schaffer's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Wendy Schaffer accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Wendy Schaffer accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Wendy Schaffer speak?
Wendy Schaffer speaks English.
Does Wendy Schaffer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Wendy Schaffer has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Wendy Schaffer affiliated with?
Wendy Schaffer is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Data Sources

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  • State medical licensing boards
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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