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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Metsch, Internist in Brattleboro, VT?
Dr. Laura Metsch, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Brattleboro, VT. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Metsch graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Yale New Haven Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Metsch is fluent in English, Hebrew, Spanish, and Yiddish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Metsch’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Metsch’s office at (802) 257-2611.
Where did Dr. Metsch go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Yale New Haven Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny | New York University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Metsch board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Laura Metsch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Metsch speak?
Dr. Metsch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Spanish
Yiddish
What conditions does Dr. Metsch treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Metsch 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. Metsch. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, 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:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Blood Clot in Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63412: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Metsch perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Laura Metsch 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Metsch's office.
Does Dr. Metsch accept my insurance?
Dr. Metsch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (802) 257-2611 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Metsch accept in Brattleboro, VT?
Dr. Metsch in Brattleboro, VT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
State of Vermont
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Metsch's office located?
What is Dr. Metsch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Metsch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205800695.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Metsch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Metsch
What is Dr. Laura Metsch's specialty?
Dr. Metsch is a Internist near Brattleboro, VT.
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. Metsch to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Laura Metsch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Metsch is affiliated with Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Cheshire Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Laura Metsch accepting new patients in Brattleboro, VT?
Yes, Dr. Laura Metsch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Metsch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Metsch's office at (802) 257-2611 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Metsch?
Please contact Dr. Metsch's office at (802) 257-2611 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Metsch have?
Dr. Laura Metsch is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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