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Dr. Gary Spector, MD

Milford, CT

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Spector, Internist in Milford, CT?

    Dr. Gary Spector, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Milford, CT with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Spector graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed his residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Internal Medicine. Dr. Spector is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spector’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spector’s office at (203) 878-3531.

    Where did Dr. Spector go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Internal Medicine | Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

    Is Dr. Spector board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Spector, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Spector speak?

    Dr. Spector and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Spector treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Spector 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. Spector. 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.

    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:

    • Depression Screening
    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    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
    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    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

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nicotine Addiction
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Tobacco Addiction
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Vaping Addiction
    • Nicotine Substance Use Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17200: Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Spector perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gary Spector may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Spector's office.

    Does Dr. Spector accept my insurance?

    Dr. Spector accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 878-3531 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Spector accept in Milford, CT?

    Dr. Spector in Milford, 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

    • CarePartners of Connecticut

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Spector's office located?

    Dr. Gary Spector's Primary Practice

    40 Commerce Park

    Milford, CT 06460

    (203) 878-3531

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    Dr. Gary Spector's Practice 2

    1931 Black Rock Tpke

    Fairfield, CT 06825

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    What is Dr. Spector's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Spector's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093816175.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spector?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spector

    What is Dr. Gary Spector's specialty?

    Dr. Spector is a Internist near Milford, CT.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Spector to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gary Spector affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Spector is affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital, Griffin Hospital, 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Gary Spector accepting new patients in Milford, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Spector is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gary Spector offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Spector's office at (203) 878-3531 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gary Spector?

    Please contact Dr. Spector's office at (203) 878-3531 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Spector have?

    Dr. Gary Spector is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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