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Dr. Margaret Drickamer, MD

Dr. Margaret Drickamer, MD

New Haven, CT

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    Who is Dr. Drickamer, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in New Haven, CT?

    Dr. Margaret Drickamer, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Haven, CT with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Drickamer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Drickamer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Drickamer’s office at (203) 688-8200.

    Is Dr. Drickamer board certified in Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Margaret Drickamer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Drickamer speak?

    Dr. Drickamer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Drickamer treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Drickamer 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. Drickamer. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Pick's Disease
    • Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly
    • Frontotemporal Dementia
    • FTD
    • Frontal Lobe Dementia
    • Behavioral Variant FTD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
    • G3101: Pick's disease
    • G3109: Other frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder

    Also known as:

    • Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Protein-energy malnutrition
    • General malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain Blood Vessel Disease
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebrovascular Disorder
    • Brain Circulation Problem
    • Brain Vascular Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Centriacinar Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • COPD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J432: Centrilobular emphysema

    Which procedures does Dr. Drickamer perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Margaret Drickamer may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Drickamer's office.

    Does Dr. Drickamer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Drickamer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 688-8200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Drickamer accept in New Haven, CT?

    Dr. Drickamer in New Haven, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Humana

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Drickamer's office located?

    Dr. Margaret Drickamer's Primary Practice

    874 Howard Ave

    New Haven, CT 06519

    (203) 688-8200

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    Dr. Margaret Drickamer's Practice 2

    6011 Farrington Rd Ste 201

    Chapel Hill, NC 27517

    (984) 974-6599

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    Dr. Margaret Drickamer's Practice 3

    430 Waterstone Dr

    Hillsborough, NC 27278

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    What is Dr. Drickamer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Drickamer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851393573.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Drickamer?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Drickamer

    What is Dr. Margaret Drickamer's specialty?

    Dr. Drickamer is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near New Haven, CT. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Drickamer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Margaret Drickamer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Drickamer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Margaret Drickamer accepting new patients in New Haven, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Margaret Drickamer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Margaret Drickamer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Drickamer's office at (203) 688-8200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Margaret Drickamer?

    Please contact Dr. Drickamer's office at (203) 688-8200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Margaret Drickamer have?

    Dr. Margaret Drickamer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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