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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Defusco, Internist in North Haven, CT?
Dr. Dianne Defusco, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in North Haven, CT with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Defusco graduated from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Defusco is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Defusco’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Defusco’s office at (203) 234-6500.
Where did Dr. Defusco go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
What languages does Dr. Defusco speak?
Dr. Defusco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Defusco treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Defusco 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. Defusco. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Defusco perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Dianne Defusco 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. Defusco's office.
Does Dr. Defusco accept my insurance?
Dr. Defusco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 234-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Defusco accept in North Haven, CT?
Dr. Defusco in North Haven, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Connecticut
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Defusco's office located?
What is Dr. Defusco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Defusco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063584787.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Defusco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Defusco
What is Dr. Dianne Defusco's specialty?
Dr. Defusco is a Internist near North Haven, 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. Defusco to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Dianne Defusco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Defusco is affiliated with MidState Medical Center, The Hospital of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, 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?
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Is Dianne Defusco accepting new patients in North Haven, CT?
Yes, Dr. Dianne Defusco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dianne Defusco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Defusco's office at (203) 234-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dianne Defusco?
Please contact Dr. Defusco's office at (203) 234-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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