43 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zweig, Internist in Bristol, CT?
Dr. Richard Zweig, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bristol, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zweig graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Infectious Diseases; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Zweig is fluent in English and Polish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zweig’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zweig’s office at (860) 314-6000.
Where did Dr. Zweig go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Infectious Diseases; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Zweig board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Zweig, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zweig speak?
Dr. Zweig and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
What conditions does Dr. Zweig treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Zweig 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. Zweig. 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:
- 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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
Also known as:
- Waking Up to Urinate at Night
- Urine and Urination
- Nocturia
- Nighttime urination
- Frequent night peeing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R351: Nocturia
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Which procedures does Dr. Zweig perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Richard Zweig 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Zweig's office.
Does Dr. Zweig accept my insurance?
Dr. Zweig accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 314-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zweig accept in Bristol, CT?
Dr. Zweig in Bristol, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CarePartners of Connecticut
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Medicare
OptumRx
Other TPA
State of Connecticut
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Zweig's office located?
What is Dr. Zweig's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zweig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477548451.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zweig?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zweig
What is Dr. Richard Zweig's specialty?
Dr. Zweig is a Internist near Bristol, CT.
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.
Contact Dr. Zweig to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Richard Zweig affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zweig is affiliated with Bristol Hospital, The Hospital of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Richard Zweig accepting new patients in Bristol, CT?
Yes, Dr. Richard Zweig is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Zweig offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zweig's office at (860) 314-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Zweig?
Please contact Dr. Zweig's office at (860) 314-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Zweig have?
Dr. Richard Zweig is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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