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Dr. Joseph Kuruvilla, MD

Dr. Joseph Kuruvilla, MD

Spencer, MA

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kuruvilla, Internist in Spencer, MA?

    Dr. Joseph Kuruvilla, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Spencer, MA. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kuruvilla completed his residency at UMass Chan Medical School. He is a member of the UMass Memorial Medical Group. Dr. Kuruvilla is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kuruvilla’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kuruvilla’s office at (508) 885-3922.

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

    • Fellowship: UMass Chan Medical School

    • Residency: UMass Chan Medical School

    • Medical School: Armed Forces Medical College, Pune

    Is Dr. Kuruvilla board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Kuruvilla, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kuruvilla speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Kuruvilla treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Kuruvilla 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. Kuruvilla. 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:

    • 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:

    • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
    • Stomach surgery aftercare
    • Bowel surgery recovery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    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:

    • Right Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Right Leg Cut
    • Right Leg Injury
    • Open Sore on Right Lower Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81801D: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, subsequent encounter

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • Atypical Anxiety
    • Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
    • Specific Anxiety Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F418: Other specified anxiety disorders

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Ostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • Urostomy Care
    • Urinary Stoma Management
    • Kidney Ostomy Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z436: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract

    Which procedures does Dr. Kuruvilla perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joseph Kuruvilla may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kuruvilla's office.

    Does Dr. Kuruvilla accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kuruvilla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 885-3922 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kuruvilla accept in Spencer, MA?

    Dr. Kuruvilla in Spencer, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Compassionate Care Hospice

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Fallon Community Health Plan

    • Liberty HealthShare

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • Point32Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UMass Memorial Health Care

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    Where is Dr. Kuruvilla's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Kuruvilla's Primary Practice

    369 Main St

    Spencer, MA 01562

    (508) 885-3922

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    UMass Memorial Medical Group

    Member

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

    Dr. Kuruvilla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659354322.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kuruvilla?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Kuruvilla's specialty?

    Dr. Kuruvilla is a Internist near Spencer, MA.

    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. Kuruvilla to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Kuruvilla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kuruvilla is affiliated with Saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester, MA, Massachusetts General 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 Joseph Kuruvilla accepting new patients in Spencer, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Kuruvilla is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Kuruvilla offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kuruvilla's office at (508) 885-3922 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Kuruvilla?

    Please contact Dr. Kuruvilla's office at (508) 885-3922 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Kuruvilla have?

    Dr. Joseph Kuruvilla is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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