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Who is Dr. Distefano, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Bridgeport, CT?
Dr. Arcangelo Distefano, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bridgeport, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Distefano graduated from University degli Studi di Bologna Scuola di Medicina e Chirurgia and completed his residency at St Vincent's Medical Center Program. Dr. Distefano is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Distefano’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Distefano’s office at (203) 373-9100.
Where did Dr. Distefano go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Vincent's Medical Center Program
Medical School: Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna, Facolta De Medicina E Chirurgia | University degli Studi di Bologna Scuola di Medicina e Chirurgia | University Of Malta, Faculty Of Medicine and Surgery
What languages does Dr. Distefano speak?
Dr. Distefano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Distefano typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Distefano 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. Distefano. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Distefano typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Arcangelo Distefano may include:
Please contact Dr. Distefano's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Distefano accept my insurance?
Dr. Distefano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 373-9100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Distefano accept in Bridgeport, CT?
Dr. Distefano in Bridgeport, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Distefano's office located?
Dr. Arcangelo Distefano's Primary Practice
3180 Main St Ste 301
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 373-9100
What is Dr. Distefano's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Distefano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902869415.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Distefano?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Distefano
What is Dr. Arcangelo Distefano's specialty?
Dr. Distefano is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Bridgeport, CT.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Arcangelo Distefano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Distefano is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Arcangelo Distefano accepting new patients in Bridgeport, CT?
Yes, Dr. Arcangelo Distefano is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Arcangelo Distefano offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Distefano's office at (203) 373-9100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Arcangelo Distefano?
Please contact Dr. Distefano's office at (203) 373-9100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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