36 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Duchen, Family Medicine Specialist in Fairfield, CT?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Duchen?
Dr. Douglas Duchen, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Duchen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fairfield, CT community, Dr. Duchen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Duchen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brookhaven Mem Hosp Med C, Family Medicine | Brookhaven Meml Hospital
Medical School: University Of The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa | University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Duchen board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Duchen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Duchen speak?
Dr. Duchen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Duchen typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Duchen 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. Duchen. 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:
- Other High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Other hyperlipidemia
- Other high lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Duchen typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Duchen may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Duchen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Duchen accept my insurance?
Dr. Duchen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 372-4065 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Duchen accept in Fairfield, CT?
Dr. Duchen in Fairfield, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Duchen's office located?
Dr. Douglas Duchen's Primary Practice
1931 Black Rock Tpke
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 372-4065
What hospitals are Dr. Duchen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Duchen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Duchen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Duchen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952360885.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Duchen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Duchen