MD
24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Defina, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Torrington, CT?
Dr. Maurice Defina, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrington, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Defina is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Defina’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Defina’s office at (860) 496-6650.
Is Dr. Defina board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Maurice Defina, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Defina speak?
Dr. Defina and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Defina treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Defina 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. Defina. 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:
- Dementia
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Severe Dementia with Anxiety
- Anxiety
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Advanced dementia with anxiety
- Late-stage dementia with anxiety
- Severe cognitive decline with anxiety
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F03C4: Unspecified dementia, severe, with anxiety
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Defina perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Maurice Defina may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Defina's office.
Does Dr. Defina accept my insurance?
Dr. Defina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 496-6650 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Defina accept in Torrington, CT?
Dr. Defina in Torrington, 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)
EmblemHealth
Health New England
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Defina's office located?
Dr. Maurice Defina's Primary Practice
540 Litchfield St
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-6650
What is Dr. Defina's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Defina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588749055.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Defina?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Defina
What is Dr. Maurice Defina's specialty?
Dr. Defina is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Torrington, CT. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Defina to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Maurice Defina affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Defina is affiliated with Griffin Hospital, Nuvance Health Sharon 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Maurice Defina accepting new patients in Torrington, CT?
Yes, Dr. Maurice Defina is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maurice Defina offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Defina's office at (860) 496-6650 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maurice Defina?
Please contact Dr. Defina's office at (860) 496-6650 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Maurice Defina have?
Dr. Maurice Defina is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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