Afsana Alam

Overview

Afsana Alam MPH, is a family medicine physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley. She has a special interest in improving the health of her community and in building relationships with patients and their families. After graduating from Cornell University, Dr. Alam earned her master of public health from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She received her doctorate of osteopathy from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Alam served her residency in family medicine at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital and was named chief resident during her final year. “Focusing on patients as a whole, not just on a disease process is my approach. Reviewing risk factors and lifestyle modifications are key to preventative medicine”.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Subacute Combined Degeneration, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

Dr. Alam is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Alam is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in NY

Board Certifications

Family Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Bengali

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medical Mutual
  • HMO
  • PPO
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Northwell Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VNS Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

ColumbiaDoctors - Tarrytown
155 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Afsana Alam

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Is Dr. Afsana Alam a top-rated expert for Subacute Combined Degeneration?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Afsana Alam is classified as an Experienced expert for Subacute Combined Degeneration, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Afsana Alam specialize in?

While Dr. Afsana Alam is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Subacute Combined Degeneration, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Afsana Alam accept my insurance?

Dr. Afsana Alam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 844-387-2273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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