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. Dr. Defina is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Defina’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Defina typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
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
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Defina typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Defina's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Baystate Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Maurice Defina affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Defina is affiliated with Griffin Hospital, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Bristol 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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 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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