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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palacios Hernandez, Internist in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Douglas Palacios Hernandez is an Internist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Palacios Hernandez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palacios Hernandez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palacios Hernandez’s office at (508) 799-2922.
What languages does Dr. Palacios Hernandez speak?
Dr. Palacios Hernandez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Palacios Hernandez typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Palacios Hernandez 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. Palacios Hernandez. 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:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Chronic Pancreatitis from Alcohol Use
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Pancreatitis
- Chronic Alcoholic Pancreatitis
- Long-term Pancreas Inflammation from Alcohol
- Alcohol-induced Chronic Pancreatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K860: Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis
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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Palacios Hernandez typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Palacios Hernandez 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. Palacios Hernandez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Palacios Hernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Palacios Hernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 799-2922 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palacios Hernandez accept in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Palacios Hernandez 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
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Fallon Health
Medicare
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Health Care
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Palacios Hernandez's office located?
Dr. Douglas Palacios Hernandez's Primary Practice
291 Lincoln St
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-2922
What is Dr. Palacios Hernandez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palacios Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134756760.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palacios Hernandez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palacios Hernandez
What is Dr. Douglas Palacios Hernandez's specialty?
Dr. Palacios Hernandez 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. Douglas Palacios Hernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palacios Hernandez is affiliated with Umass Memorial 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Douglas Palacios Hernandez accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Palacios Hernandez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Palacios Hernandez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palacios Hernandez's office at (508) 799-2922 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Palacios Hernandez?
Please contact Dr. Palacios Hernandez's office at (508) 799-2922 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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