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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Altinbas, Internist in Farmington, CT?
Dr. Akif Altinbas is an Internist, who primarily practices in Farmington, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Altinbas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Altinbas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Altinbas’s office at (860) 651-3519.
What languages does Dr. Altinbas speak?
Dr. Altinbas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Altinbas typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Altinbas 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. Altinbas. 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:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Altinbas typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Akif Altinbas 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. Altinbas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Altinbas accept my insurance?
Dr. Altinbas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 651-3519 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Altinbas accept in Farmington, CT?
Dr. Altinbas in Farmington, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Altinbas' office located?
Dr. Akif Altinbas' Primary Practice
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030
(860) 651-3519
What is Dr. Altinbas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Altinbas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346826328.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Altinbas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Altinbas
What is Dr. Akif Altinbas's specialty?
Dr. Altinbas is a Internist near Farmington, CT.
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. Akif Altinbas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Altinbas is affiliated with Uconn John Dempsey Hospital, William W. Backus Hospital, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus 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 Akif Altinbas accepting new patients in Farmington, CT?
Yes, Dr. Akif Altinbas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akif Altinbas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Altinbas's office at (860) 651-3519 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akif Altinbas?
Please contact Dr. Altinbas's office at (860) 651-3519 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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