21 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pettinato, Internist in Needham, MA?
Dr. Paul Pettinato, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Needham, MA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Pettinato graduated from University of Massachusetts Med School and completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics; Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Pettinato is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pettinato’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pettinato’s office.
Where did Dr. Pettinato go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics; Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: University Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma | University of Massachusetts Med School
Is Dr. Pettinato board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Pettinato, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Pettinato speak?
Dr. Pettinato and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Pettinato typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Pettinato 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. Pettinato. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Pettinato typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Pettinato 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. Pettinato's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pettinato accept my insurance?
Dr. Pettinato accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pettinato accept in Needham, MA?
Dr. Pettinato in Needham, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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What is Dr. Pettinato's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pettinato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023048808.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pettinato?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pettinato
What is Dr. Paul Pettinato's specialty?
Dr. Pettinato is a Internist near Needham, MA.
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. Paul Pettinato affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pettinato is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center, Emerson Health 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Paul Pettinato accepting new patients in Needham, MA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Pettinato is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Pettinato offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pettinato's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Pettinato?
Please contact Dr. Pettinato's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Pettinato have?
Dr. Paul Pettinato is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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