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Who is Dr. Mortel, Internist in Riverside, RI?
Dr. Kristine May Mortel, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Riverside, RI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mortel is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mortel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mortel’s office.
What languages does Dr. Mortel speak?
Dr. Mortel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Mortel typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Mortel 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. Mortel. 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 here.
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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
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:
- Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
- Muscle Disorder
- Generalized Muscle Atrophy
- Widespread Muscle Loss
- Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Mortel typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Mortel 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. Mortel. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Mortel accept my insurance?
Dr. Mortel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mortel accept in Riverside, RI?
Dr. Mortel in Riverside, RI 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 Rhode Island
Community Partners (AZ)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Point32Health
State of Rhode Island
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mortel's office located?
Dr. Kristine May Mortel's Primary Practice
1525 Wampanoag Trl Ste 202
Riverside, RI 02915
What is Dr. Mortel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mortel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396905832.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mortel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mortel
What is Dr. Kristine May Mortel's specialty?
Dr. Mortel is a Internist near Riverside, RI.
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. Kristine May Mortel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mortel is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, St. John’s Health 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 Kristine May Mortel accepting new patients in Riverside, RI?
Yes, Dr. Kristine May Mortel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristine May Mortel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mortel's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristine May Mortel?
Please contact Dr. Mortel's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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