Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hennessey, Internist in Gales Ferry, CT?
Dr. John Hennessey, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Gales Ferry, CT with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hennessey graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hennessey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hennessey’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hennessey’s office at (860) 464-7274.
Where did Dr. Hennessey go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Hennessey board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. John Hennessey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hennessey speak?
Dr. Hennessey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hennessey typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hennessey 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. Hennessey. 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:
- 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
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, 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:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hennessey typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Hennessey 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. Hennessey. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Hennessey accept my insurance?
Dr. Hennessey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 464-7274 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hennessey accept in Gales Ferry, CT?
Dr. Hennessey in Gales Ferry, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hennessey's office located?
Dr. John Hennessey's Primary Practice
1527 Route 12 Ste 101
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 464-7274
What is Dr. Hennessey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hennessey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215916564.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hennessey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hennessey
What is Dr. John Hennessey's specialty?
Dr. Hennessey is a Internist near Gales Ferry, 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. John Hennessey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hennessey is affiliated with Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, William W. Backus Hospital, Westerly Hospital, Concord Hospital – Laconia, Elliot Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven 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
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Is John Hennessey accepting new patients in Gales Ferry, CT?
Yes, Dr. John Hennessey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Hennessey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hennessey's office at (860) 464-7274 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Hennessey?
Please contact Dr. Hennessey's office at (860) 464-7274 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Hennessey have?
Dr. John Hennessey is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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