Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Scippa, Internist in Farmington, CT?
Where did Dr. Scippa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Scippa board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sandra Scippa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Scippa speak?
Dr. Scippa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Scippa typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Scippa 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. Scippa. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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 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:
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89322: Pressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 2
Also known as:
- Multiple Site Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Widespread Bone Density Disorder
- Generalized Bone Structure Problem
- Multi-site Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8589: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, multiple sites
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Scippa typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sandra Scippa 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. Scippa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Scippa accept my insurance?
Dr. Scippa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 679-4477 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scippa accept in Farmington, CT?
Dr. Scippa in Farmington, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Scippa's office located?
Dr. Sandra Scippa's Primary Practice
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030
(860) 679-4477
What hospitals are Dr. Scippa affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Scippa has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Scippa's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scippa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982877148.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scippa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scippa
What is Dr. Sandra Scippa's specialty?
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.