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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Barua, Internist in Waterbury, CT?
Dr. Amit Barua is an Internist, who primarily practices in Waterbury, CT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Barua is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barua’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barua’s office at (845) 790-1314.
What languages does Dr. Barua speak?
Dr. Barua and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Barua typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Barua 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. Barua. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Brain Dysfunction
- Brain Condition
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9349: Other encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Barua typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Amit Barua 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. Barua's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Barua accept my insurance?
Dr. Barua accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 790-1314 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Barua accept in Waterbury, CT?
Dr. Barua in Waterbury, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Barua's office located?
What is Dr. Barua's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710620760.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barua?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barua
What is Dr. Amit Barua's specialty?
Dr. Barua 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. Amit Barua affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Barua is affiliated with Uconn Health Waterbury Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Amit Barua accepting new patients in Waterbury, CT?
Yes, Dr. Amit Barua is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amit Barua offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Barua's office at (845) 790-1314 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amit Barua?
Please contact Dr. Barua's office at (845) 790-1314 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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