29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cafaro, Internist in Trumbull, CT?
Dr. Michael Cafaro, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Trumbull, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cafaro graduated from St George',s University and completed his residency at Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Internal Medicine; Seton Hall U Sch Grad Med Ed, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cafaro is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cafaro’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cafaro’s office at (203) 268-3816.
Where did Dr. Cafaro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Internal Medicine; Seton Hall U Sch Grad Med Ed, Internal Medicine | University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care Program
Medical School: St George',s University | St George',s University | St. George's University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Cafaro board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Cafaro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cafaro speak?
Dr. Cafaro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Cafaro treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Cafaro 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. Cafaro. 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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Respiratory cancer screening
- Pulmonary cancer check
- Lung tumor screening
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
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:
- 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:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
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:
- 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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Cafaro perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Michael Cafaro 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. Cafaro's office.
Does Dr. Cafaro accept my insurance?
Dr. Cafaro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 268-3816 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cafaro accept in Trumbull, CT?
Dr. Cafaro in Trumbull, 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)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
United American / Torchmark
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cafaro's office located?
What is Dr. Cafaro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cafaro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457446692.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cafaro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cafaro
What is Dr. Michael Cafaro's specialty?
Dr. Cafaro is a Internist near Trumbull, 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. Cafaro to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Cafaro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cafaro is affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Griffin 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
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Is Michael Cafaro accepting new patients in Trumbull, CT?
Yes, Dr. Michael Cafaro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Cafaro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cafaro's office at (203) 268-3816 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Cafaro?
Please contact Dr. Cafaro's office at (203) 268-3816 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Cafaro have?
Dr. Michael Cafaro is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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