Who is Dr. Palken, Internist in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Richard Palken, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Palken completed his residency at New England Medical Center. Dr. Palken is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palken’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palken’s office at (508) 334-2731.
Where did Dr. Palken go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New England Medical Center
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Is Dr. Palken board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Palken, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Palken speak?
Dr. Palken and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Palken typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Palken 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. Palken. 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
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:
- 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Palken typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Palken 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. Palken. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Palken accept my insurance?
Dr. Palken accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 334-2731 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palken accept in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Palken 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
Fallon Health
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Health Care
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Palken's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
60% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Richard Palken an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Palken has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Palken, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Palken's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093798514.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palken?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palken
What is Dr. Richard Palken's specialty?
Dr. Palken is a Internist near Worcester, MA.
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. Richard Palken affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palken is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center, Umass Memorial Healthalliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus, Emerson Health, York Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Westerly 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
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Is Richard Palken accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Palken is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Palken offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palken's office at (508) 334-2731 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Palken?
Please contact Dr. Palken's office at (508) 334-2731 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Palken have?
Dr. Richard Palken is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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