Cholesterol Testing NYC
- SAME day Appt - Evenings - Saturdays.
- Accept most insurances.
- Discount for uninsured ($90).
- Board Certified Doctor.
- Convenient Manhattan Location
*Care provided for 18 years of age and older
Recent Patient Comments
I knew it was time to get my blood pressure and cholesterol checked but I kept putting it off until my best friend told me about Walk In Clinic of New York. Boy, am I glad I finally went. Although my cholesterol levels were not sky high, because of my age I am now going through some simple treatment and already feel much better. Thanks Walk In Clinic of New York, you’ve probably added ten years to my life!
- Michael G.
We accept most insurances
- 1199
- Admin. Concepts
- Aetna
- Aftra Health Fund
- AliCare
- Allied Benefit
- Allstate
- Amalgamated Life
- Ameriben
- Anthem
- Assurant
- Atlantis
- Beech Street
- Benefit Concepts
- Blue Cross
- Can Assistance
- CareFirst
- CD PHP
- Celtic
- Cigna
- CISI
- Companion Life
- Consolidated
- Coventry
- Delta Health
- EBS-RMSCO
- Emblem Health
- Empire Plan
- Fallon
- First health
- FreeLancers
- Frontier International
- GEHA
- GHI
- GHMSI
- Gilsbar
- Global Excel
- Golden Rule
- Great West
- Guardian
- Harrington Health
- Hartford
- HCC medical
- Health Choice
- Health Equity
- Health plan Admin.
- Healthnet
- HPHC
- IMG
FAQs
- What is cholesterol?
- Am I at risk?
- What are the symptoms of high cholesterol?
- What are the dangers of high cholesterol?
- What is cholesterol screening?
- When should I be screened?
- When should I see a doctor?
- What should I expect at the doctor’s office?
- What lifestyle changes can I make to prevent high cholesterol?
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is one of the many components in your blood that help transport materials and nutrients throughout the body. Although some foods, like egg yolks, contain cholesterol, the two substances are not exactly the same. Everyone must have cholesterol in order to function, however, when cholesterol levels get too high, you are at risk for developing coronary heart disease. People with coronary heart disease develop harder than normal arteries, which can lead to chest pain, a heart attack or both. High cholesterol is an easy thing to test for and provides an early warning sign of potential heart disease. Screening for high cholesterol is an important first step to taking control of your health. You may have heard of different types of cholesterol. When you are screened for high cholesterol, the doctor tests total cholesterol and for the ratio between the types in your blood.
1. LDL cholesterol - this is commonly known as the “bad” cholesterol. Higher levels of LDL are associated with a greater risk for coronary heart disease.
2. HDL cholesterol - this is commonly known as the “good” cholesterol. Higher levels of HDL are associated with a decreased risk for coronary heart disease.
3. Total cholesterol - this is the combination of all types of cholesterol.
a. High - greater than or equal to 240 mg/dL
b. Borderline - between 200-239 mg/dL.
c. Normal - below 200 mg/dL is a normal cholesterol level
If you receive a borderline or high cholesterol diagnosis, it is important for you to discuss with your doctor the best plan of action. Depending on your other risk factors, your doctor may suggest lifestyle changes or medications.
Am I at risk?
There are many risk factors that make you more likely to develop high cholesterol, if any of these apply to you, you should discuss your risk level with your doctor. Together you can create an appropriate prevention plan.
1. Male
2. Smoker
3. High blood pressure
4. Family history
5. Older age
What are the symptoms of high cholesterol?
Unfortunately, high cholesterol is a silent disease. You may never feel a symptom until it’s too late. Make an appointment for a cholesterol screening today, your first clue shouldn’t be a heart attack.
What are the dangers of high cholesterol?
High cholesterol is a risk factor for other cardiovascular conditions like heart attack and stroke. High cholesterol acts as an early warning sign, but in the absence of other risk factors may not be a cause for alarm. If left undetected, high cholesterol can lead to other potential health problems. For this reason it is vital that you are screened as soon as possible. If you have high cholesterol in combination with high blood pressure or a family history of heart disease, you should discuss your risk level with your doctor. Also, if you are male, older, or a smoker you are at greater risk for heart disease.
What is cholesterol screening?
Screening for your cholesterol level involves getting blood drawn in the comfort of our office. You will then receive a personal phone call with your results in 3 to 4 days.
When should I be screened?
If you are a male, the US Preventive Service Task Force suggests that if you have any of the risk factors associated with heart disease, you should start cholesterol screening at the age of 20. If you do not have any risk factors, beginning cholesterol screening at 35 is recommended. Once you have been screened, for those that have high cholesterol, you should start regular check-ups with a doctor. For those that have normal test results, doctors recommend a screening test every 3 to 5 years.
When should I see a doctor?
You should see a doctor if any following risk factors apply to you:
1. Family history of high cholesterol or heart disease
2. High blood pressure
3. Older age
4. Gender - Males have higher risk that females
5. Cigarette Smoking
If you are even worried that you may have high cholesterol, please make an appointment with our doctors today to be screened.
What should I expect at the doctor’s office?
If you would like to be screened, you can expect a blood test. Screening for your cholesterol level only involves getting a small amount of blood drawn in the comfort of our office. You will then receive a personal phone call with your results in 3 to 4 days.
Once you know your cholesterol status, you can discuss with our doctors an appropriate plan of action. In your conversation, you and the doctor can decide what is best for you.
To schedule an appointment call us at 212 696 5900 or visit Walk In clinic NYC at our conveniently located office in Midtown Manhattan at 274 Madison Ave(between 39-40 streets) Suite #304, New York, NY 10016.
What lifestyle changes can I make to prevent high cholesterol?
1. Diet - decrease your consumption of saturated fats like red meat, butter, lard, shortening, fried foods, and cheese
2. Lose weight - if you are overweight, losing weight can help lower your cholesterol
3. Exercise - increasing your exercise after a discussion with your health care provider can lower your cholesterol. Take the stairs or go on walks more often, every little bit helps.