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Dr. Richard Slater, MD

Hamden, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Slater, Internist in Hamden, CT?

    Dr. Richard Slater, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hamden, CT with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Slater graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mount Sinai Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Slater is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Slater’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Slater’s office at (203) 787-7191.

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

    • Residency: Mount Sinai Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Slater speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Slater treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Slater 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. Slater. 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:

    • 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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    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:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • B Vitamins
    • B12 Anemia
    • Dietary B12 Anemia
    • Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Coronavirus Infection
    • Coronavirus
    • Common Cold Coronavirus
    • Respiratory Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B342: Coronavirus infection, unspecified

    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:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Hyperactive ADHD
    • Impulsive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F901: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive type

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Slater perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Richard Slater may include:

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

    Does Dr. Slater accept my insurance?

    Dr. Slater accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 787-7191 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Slater accept in Hamden, CT?

    Dr. Slater in Hamden, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CarePartners of Connecticut

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Slater's office located?

    Dr. Richard Slater's Primary Practice

    1684 Dixwell Ave

    Hamden, CT 06514

    (203) 787-7191

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    Dr. Richard Slater's Practice 2

    238 Main St

    Branford, CT 06405

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

    Dr. Slater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407960826.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Slater?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Slater's specialty?

    Dr. Slater is a Internist near Hamden, CT.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Slater to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Slater affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Slater is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven 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 Internist?

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    Is Richard Slater accepting new patients in Hamden, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Slater is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Slater offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Slater's office at (203) 787-7191 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Slater?

    Please contact Dr. Slater's office at (203) 787-7191 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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