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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Galasso, Internist in Waterbury, CT?
Dr. Franco Galasso, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Waterbury, CT. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Galasso completed his residency at Mount Vernon Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Galasso is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Galasso’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Galasso’s office at (203) 709-5680.
Where did Dr. Galasso go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mount Vernon Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Di Napoli, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia | University of Napoli-I / Faculty of Medicine And Surgery
Is Dr. Galasso board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Franco Galasso, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Galasso speak?
Dr. Galasso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Galasso typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Galasso 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. Galasso. 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:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Galasso typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Galasso performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Galasso. 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:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Galasso accept my insurance?
Dr. Galasso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 709-5680 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Galasso accept in Waterbury, CT?
Dr. Galasso in Waterbury, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Galasso's office located?
What is Dr. Galasso's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Galasso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174573539.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Galasso?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Galasso
What is Dr. Franco Galasso's specialty?
Dr. Galasso is a Internist near Waterbury, CT.
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.
Is this Dr. Franco Galasso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Galasso is affiliated with Uconn Health Waterbury Hospital, Saint Mary's Hospital - Waterbury, Ct, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven 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 Franco Galasso accepting new patients in Waterbury, CT?
Yes, Dr. Franco Galasso is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Franco Galasso offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Galasso's office at (203) 709-5680 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Franco Galasso?
Please contact Dr. Galasso's office at (203) 709-5680 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Franco Galasso have?
Dr. Franco Galasso is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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