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Dr. Cynthia Gentes, MD

Dr. Cynthia Gentes, MD

Fairfield, CT

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gentes, Internist in Fairfield, CT?

    Dr. Cynthia Gentes, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fairfield, CT with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gentes completed her residency at St Luke'S-Roosevelt-St Lukes D, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gentes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gentes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gentes’s office at (203) 380-5270.

    Where did Dr. Gentes go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Luke'S-Roosevelt-St Lukes D, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny

    Is Dr. Gentes board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Cynthia Gentes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gentes speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gentes treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Gentes 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. Gentes. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    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:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Hypertension Ulcers
    • High Venous Pressure with Sores

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Amputation Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Limb Loss
    • Post-amputation care
    • Limb loss recovery
    • Amputee rehabilitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Left Lower Leg Laceration
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Left Leg Cut
    • Left Leg Tear
    • Left Lower Leg Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81812D: Laceration without foreign body, left lower leg, subsequent encounter

    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:

    • Left Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Left Femur Fracture
    • Thigh Bone Break
    • Hip Bone Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72142D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Which procedures does Dr. Gentes perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Cynthia Gentes may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gentes' office.

    Does Dr. Gentes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gentes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 380-5270 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gentes accept in Fairfield, CT?

    Dr. Gentes in Fairfield, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • United American / Torchmark

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gentes' office located?

    Dr. Cynthia Gentes' Primary Practice

    1931 Black Rock Tpke

    Fairfield, CT 06825

    (203) 380-5270

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    Dr. Cynthia Gentes' Practice 2

    25 Germantown Rd

    Danbury, CT 06810

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    Dr. Cynthia Gentes' Practice 3

    999 Silver Ln

    Trumbull, CT 06611

    (203) 380-5270

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

    Dr. Gentes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164434668.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gentes?

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

    What is Dr. Cynthia Gentes's specialty?

    Dr. Gentes is a Internist near Fairfield, 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. Gentes to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Cynthia Gentes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gentes is affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Griffin 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Cynthia Gentes accepting new patients in Fairfield, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Cynthia Gentes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cynthia Gentes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gentes's office at (203) 380-5270 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cynthia Gentes?

    Please contact Dr. Gentes's office at (203) 380-5270 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Cynthia Gentes have?

    Dr. Cynthia Gentes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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