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. 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 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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Gentes typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Gentes typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Cynthia Gentes 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
Please contact Dr. Gentes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Globe Life
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
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. Cynthia Gentes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gentes is affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Griffin Hospital, Stamford Health, Greenwich 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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