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Dr. Gregory Decandia, MD

Bridgeport, CT

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Decandia, Family Medicine Specialist in Bridgeport, CT?

    Dr. Gregory Decandia, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bridgeport, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Decandia completed his residency at Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Family Medicine. Dr. Decandia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Decandia’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Decandia’s office at (203) 586-2000.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt

    Is Dr. Decandia board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory Decandia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Decandia speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Decandia treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Decandia 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. Decandia. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Disease After-effects
    • Long-term Cerebrovascular Problems
    • Post-Cerebrovascular Disease Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6990: Unspecified sequelae of unspecified cerebrovascular disease

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Friedreich Ataxia
    • FA', 'Friedreich's Disease
    • Spinocerebellar Degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G1111: Friedreich ataxia

    Also known as:

    • Paranoid Schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia with Paranoia
    • Paranoid Psychosis
    • Delusional Schizophrenia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F200: Paranoid schizophrenia

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal 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

    Which procedures does Dr. Decandia perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gregory Decandia may include:

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

    Does Dr. Decandia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Decandia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 586-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Decandia accept in Bridgeport, CT?

    Dr. Decandia in Bridgeport, 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

    • Black Hawk County (IA)

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Decandia's office located?

    Dr. Gregory Decandia's Primary Practice

    1635 Central Ave

    Bridgeport, CT 06610

    (203) 586-2000

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    Dr. Gregory Decandia's Practice 2

    1 Emerson Dr

    Windsor, CT 06095

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    Dr. Gregory Decandia's Practice 3

    850 Mix Ave

    Hamden, CT 06514

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

    Dr. Decandia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003890641.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Decandia?

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

    What is Dr. Gregory Decandia's specialty?

    Dr. Decandia is a Family Medicine Specialist near Bridgeport, CT. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Decandia to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gregory Decandia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Decandia is affiliated with Nuvance Health Danbury Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Gregory Decandia accepting new patients in Bridgeport, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory Decandia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gregory Decandia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Decandia's office at (203) 586-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gregory Decandia?

    Please contact Dr. Decandia's office at (203) 586-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gregory Decandia have?

    Dr. Gregory Decandia is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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