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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Caporaso, Internist in Waterbury, CT?
Dr. Edmund Caporaso, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Waterbury, CT. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Caporaso graduated from New York Medical College and completed his residency at St Mary'S Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Caporaso is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Caporaso’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Caporaso’s office at (203) 597-9778.
Where did Dr. Caporaso go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Mary'S Hosp, Internal Medicine | St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program
Medical School: University Del Noreste, Esc De Med, Tampico | New York Medical College | Universidad del Noreste Escuela de Medicina 'Dr. JosÈ Sierra Flores'
Is Dr. Caporaso board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Edmund Caporaso, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Caporaso speak?
Dr. Caporaso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Caporaso typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Caporaso 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. Caporaso. 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:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- Pernicious Anemia
- B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D510: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia due to intrinsic factor deficiency
Also known as:
- Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Electrolyte Disorder
- Fluid Balance Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- E878: Other disorders of electrolyte and fluid balance, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Calcium Deficiency
- Calcium
- Malnutrition
- Low Calcium
- Lack of Calcium
- Hypocalcemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E58: Dietary calcium deficiency
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Caporaso typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Caporaso performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Caporaso. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Caporaso accept my insurance?
Dr. Caporaso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 597-9778 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Caporaso accept in Waterbury, CT?
Dr. Caporaso in Waterbury, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Caporaso's office located?
What is Dr. Caporaso's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Caporaso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285623538.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Caporaso?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Caporaso
What is Dr. Edmund Caporaso's specialty?
Dr. Caporaso is a Internist near Waterbury, CT.
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. Edmund Caporaso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Caporaso is affiliated with Saint Mary's Hospital - Waterbury, Ct, Griffin Hospital, Uconn Health Waterbury Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven 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 Edmund Caporaso accepting new patients in Waterbury, CT?
Yes, Dr. Edmund Caporaso is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edmund Caporaso offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Caporaso's office at (203) 597-9778 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edmund Caporaso?
Please contact Dr. Caporaso's office at (203) 597-9778 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edmund Caporaso have?
Dr. Edmund Caporaso is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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