42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Perrone, Internist in Bristol, RI?
Dr. Howard Perrone, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bristol, RI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Perrone graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Vet Admin Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Perrone is fluent in English and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perrone’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perrone’s office at (401) 253-8900.
Where did Dr. Perrone go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Admin Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
Is Dr. Perrone board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Howard Perrone, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Perrone speak?
Dr. Perrone and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Perrone typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Perrone diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Perrone. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Perrone typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Howard Perrone may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Perrone's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Perrone accept my insurance?
Dr. Perrone accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 253-8900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perrone accept in Bristol, RI?
Dr. Perrone in Bristol, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Point32Health
State of Rhode Island
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Perrone's office located?
What is Dr. Perrone's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perrone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134120157.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perrone?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perrone
What is Dr. Howard Perrone's specialty?
Dr. Perrone is a Internist near Bristol, RI.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Howard Perrone affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Perrone is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Howard Perrone accepting new patients in Bristol, RI?
Yes, Dr. Howard Perrone is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Perrone offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perrone's office at (401) 253-8900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Perrone?
Please contact Dr. Perrone's office at (401) 253-8900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Perrone have?
Dr. Howard Perrone is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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