Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sachs, Internist in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Howard Sachs, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sachs completed his residency at University Hospital, Stonybrook. Dr. Sachs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sachs’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sachs’s office at (508) 856-6688.
Where did Dr. Sachs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Hospital, Stonybrook
Medical School: State Univ. of New York, Stony Brook University Medical Center, Stony Brook, NY
Is Dr. Sachs board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Howard Sachs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sachs speak?
Dr. Sachs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sachs treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Sachs 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. Sachs. 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:
- 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:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
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:
- 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:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Which procedures does Dr. Sachs perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Howard Sachs 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. Sachs' office.
Does Dr. Sachs accept my insurance?
Dr. Sachs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 856-6688 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sachs accept in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Sachs in Worcester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fallon Community Health Plan
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UMass Memorial Health Care
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sachs' office located?
What is Dr. Sachs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sachs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275516940.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sachs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sachs
What is Dr. Howard Sachs's specialty?
Dr. Sachs is a Internist near Worcester, 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. Sachs to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Howard Sachs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sachs is affiliated with Emerson Health, Boston Medical Center, UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus, Saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester, MA 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 Howard Sachs accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?
Yes, Dr. Howard Sachs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Sachs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sachs's office at (508) 856-6688 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Sachs?
Please contact Dr. Sachs's office at (508) 856-6688 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Sachs have?
Dr. Howard Sachs is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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