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Who is Dr. Scaffidi, Internist in Lexington, MA?
Dr. Robert Scaffidi, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lexington, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Scaffidi graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Scaffidi is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scaffidi’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scaffidi’s office at (781) 862-7500.
Where did Dr. Scaffidi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Scaffidi speak?
Dr. Scaffidi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Scaffidi treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Scaffidi 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. Scaffidi. 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:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Depression Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Scaffidi perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Robert Scaffidi 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Scaffidi's office.
Does Dr. Scaffidi accept my insurance?
Dr. Scaffidi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 862-7500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scaffidi accept in Lexington, MA?
Dr. Scaffidi in Lexington, 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
Allied Benefit Systems
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Scaffidi's office located?
Dr. Robert Scaffidi's Primary Practice
57 Bedford St Ste 130
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 862-7500
Dr. Robert Scaffidi's Practice 2
625 Mount Auburn St Ste 104
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 491-5586
What is Dr. Scaffidi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scaffidi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538397823.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scaffidi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scaffidi
What is Dr. Robert Scaffidi's specialty?
Dr. Scaffidi is a Internist near Lexington, MA.
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. Scaffidi to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Robert Scaffidi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Scaffidi is affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, 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
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Is Robert Scaffidi accepting new patients in Lexington, MA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Scaffidi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Scaffidi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Scaffidi's office at (781) 862-7500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Scaffidi?
Please contact Dr. Scaffidi's office at (781) 862-7500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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