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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balbuena Hurtado, Internist in Derby, CT?
Dr. Veronica Balbuena Hurtado, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Derby, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Balbuena Hurtado is currently affiliated with Griffin Hospital. Dr. Balbuena Hurtado is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balbuena Hurtado’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balbuena Hurtado’s office at (203) 732-7327.
What languages does Dr. Balbuena Hurtado speak?
Dr. Balbuena Hurtado and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Balbuena Hurtado typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Balbuena Hurtado 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. Balbuena Hurtado. 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Urinary and Genital Symptoms
- Urine and Urination
- Genitourinary signs
- Urogenital symptoms
- Reproductive and urinary issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Balbuena Hurtado typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Veronica Balbuena Hurtado 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. Balbuena Hurtado's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Balbuena Hurtado accept my insurance?
Dr. Balbuena Hurtado accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 732-7327 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balbuena Hurtado accept in Derby, CT?
Dr. Balbuena Hurtado in Derby, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Balbuena Hurtado's office located?
Dr. Veronica Balbuena Hurtado's Primary Practice
67 Maple Ave
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 732-7327
What is Dr. Balbuena Hurtado's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balbuena Hurtado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700522703.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balbuena Hurtado?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balbuena Hurtado
What is Dr. Veronica Balbuena Hurtado's specialty?
Dr. Balbuena Hurtado is a Internist near Derby, 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. Veronica Balbuena Hurtado affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balbuena Hurtado is affiliated with Griffin Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Uconn Health Waterbury 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 Veronica Balbuena Hurtado accepting new patients in Derby, CT?
Yes, Dr. Veronica Balbuena Hurtado is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Veronica Balbuena Hurtado offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balbuena Hurtado's office at (203) 732-7327 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Veronica Balbuena Hurtado?
Please contact Dr. Balbuena Hurtado's office at (203) 732-7327 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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