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Dr. Peter Cimino, MD

Fairfield, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cimino, Internist in Fairfield, CT?

    Dr. Peter Cimino, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fairfield, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cimino graduated from Pecsi Orvostudomanyi Egyetem and completed his residency at St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cimino is fluent in English, Hungarian, and Swedish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cimino’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cimino’s office at (203) 255-8827.

    Where did Dr. Cimino go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | St Vincent's Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Pecsi Orvostudomanyi Egyetem, Pecs, Hungary | Pecsi Orvostudomanyi Egyetem | Budapest-Pecz Medical University

    Is Dr. Cimino board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Cimino, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Cimino speak?

    Dr. Cimino and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hungarian

    • Swedish

    What conditions does Dr. Cimino treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Cimino 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. Cimino. 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:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction
    • Post-stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from stroke
    • Stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I69151: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage affecting right dominant side

    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:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
    • Lymphoma
    • Waldenstrm macroglobulinemia
    • Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma', 'WM Lymphoma', 'Waldenstrom's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C880: Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

    • Paraplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Lower body paralysis
    • Paralysis of legs
    • Spinal cord injury paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8220: Paraplegia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mitochondrial Myopathy
    • Mitochondrial Disease
    • Mitochondrial muscle disease
    • Energy production muscle disorder
    • Mitochondrial disease affecting muscles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G713: Mitochondrial myopathy, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89320: Pressure ulcer of left buttock, unstageable

    Which procedures does Dr. Cimino perform as an Internist?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Cimino may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cimino's office.

    Does Dr. Cimino accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cimino accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 255-8827 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cimino accept in Fairfield, CT?

    Dr. Cimino in Fairfield, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cimino's office located?

    Dr. Peter Cimino's Primary Practice

    1300 Post Rd Ste 202

    Fairfield, CT 06824

    (203) 255-8827

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    Dr. Peter Cimino's Practice 2

    728 Post Rd E

    Westport, CT 06880

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    Dr. Peter Cimino's Practice 3

    555 Bridgeport Ave

    Shelton, CT 06484

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    What is Dr. Cimino's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Cimino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063473312.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cimino?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cimino

    What is Dr. Peter Cimino's specialty?

    Dr. Cimino is a Internist near Fairfield, CT.

    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. Cimino to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Cimino affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cimino is affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital, Griffin Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Greenwich Hospital, Norwalk 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Peter Cimino accepting new patients in Fairfield, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Cimino is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Cimino offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cimino's office at (203) 255-8827 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Cimino?

    Please contact Dr. Cimino's office at (203) 255-8827 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Cimino have?

    Dr. Peter Cimino is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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