Dr. Cathy L. Ward, MD is a pediatrician in New York, NY specializing in general pediatrics.
315 W 70th Street #1-K
New York, NY 10023
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
She has a state license in New York.
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Cathy L. Ward, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Medicare Advantage, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, United Healthcare, Aetna, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Medicaid, Aetna Select, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), AARP, Aetna Aexcel Plus, Aetna Aexcel, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Workers' Compensation and Aetna Medicare PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Cathy L. Ward, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Cathy L. Ward, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 327 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Cathy L. Ward, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Cathy L. Ward, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. |
$3,991
DUPIXENT $3,991 |
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GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$391
PEDIARIX $196 |
FLULAVAL QUADRIVALENT $67 |
BEXSERO $51 |
Menveo $45 |
FLULAVAL $31 |
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Pfizer Inc. |
$305
EUCRISA $264 |
QUILLIVANT XR $18 |
TRUMENBA $13 |
PREVNAR - 13 $11 |
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SANOFI PASTEUR INC. |
$166
FLUZONE QIV $54 |
QUADRACEL $42 |
MENACTRA $33 |
ADACEL $21 |
FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT $16 |
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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
$121
GARDASIL9 $31 |
NON-PRODUCT $29 |
VAQTA $21 |
GARDASIL 9 $20 |
VAXELIS $20 |
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Other |
$229
Vascepa $27 |
SYNAGIS $22 |
Auvi-Q $22 |
ImmunoCAP $17 |
DOC BAND $15 |
Other $127 |
Consulting Fee | $2,665 |
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Food and Beverage | $1,491 |
Travel and Lodging | $1,018 |
Education | $29 |
Dr. Cathy Ward sees patients in New York, NY. Her medical specialty is general pediatrics. Dr. Ward's clinical interests include newborn care, asthma, and audiometry test. Her average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). She seems to be an in-network provider for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Medicare, and Medicare Advantage, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Doctor.com, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in New York, NY.