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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Telesford, Cardiologist in Hamden, CT?
Dr. Louis Telesford, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Hamden, CT. He has been practicing for over 32 years. Dr. Telesford is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Telesford’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Telesford’s office at (203) 248-8142.
What languages does Dr. Telesford speak?
Dr. Telesford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Telesford typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Telesford 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. Telesford. 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:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
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- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Telesford typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Telesford 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. Telesford. 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:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Does Dr. Telesford accept my insurance?
Dr. Telesford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 248-8142 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Telesford accept in Hamden, CT?
Dr. Telesford in Hamden, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Humana
Medicare
Spectrum
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Telesford's office located?
What is Dr. Telesford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Telesford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023125523.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Telesford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Telesford
What is Dr. Louis Telesford's specialty?
Dr. Telesford is a Cardiologist near Hamden, CT.
What does a Cardiologist do?
An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Is this Dr. Louis Telesford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Telesford is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Midstate Medical Center, Griffin Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Bridgeport Hospital 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 a Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Louis Telesford accepting new patients in Hamden, CT?
Yes, Dr. Louis Telesford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Louis Telesford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Telesford's office at (203) 248-8142 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Louis Telesford?
Please contact Dr. Telesford's office at (203) 248-8142 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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