Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sylvestri, Internist in Wilmington, NC?
Where did Dr. Sylvestri go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mc Gaw Mc/Northwestern Univ, Internal Medicine | Mc Gaw Mc/Northwestern University
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc | Georgetown University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Sylvestri board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. George Sylvestri, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sylvestri speak?
Dr. Sylvestri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sylvestri typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sylvestri 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. Sylvestri. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sylvestri typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. George Sylvestri 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
Please contact Dr. Sylvestri's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sylvestri accept my insurance?
Dr. Sylvestri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 251-2067 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sylvestri accept in Wilmington, NC?
Dr. Sylvestri in Wilmington, NC 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 North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sylvestri's office located?
Dr. George Sylvestri's Primary Practice
6781 Parker Farm Dr Ste 200
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 251-2067
What hospitals are Dr. Sylvestri affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sylvestri has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sylvestri's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sylvestri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902908866.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sylvestri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sylvestri
What is Dr. George Sylvestri's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.