Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. She is board certified. 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 as a 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 a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Drickamer typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Drickamer typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Drickamer may include:
Please contact Dr. Drickamer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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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
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.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Margaret Drickamer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Drickamer is affiliated with Unc Health Rex which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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