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Dr. David Altamirano, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Stratford, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Altamirano, Family Medicine Specialist in Stratford, CT?

    Dr. David Altamirano, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Stratford, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Altamirano completed his residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program. Dr. Altamirano is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Altamirano’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Altamirano’s office at (203) 378-3080.

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

    • Residency: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

    What languages does Dr. Altamirano speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Altamirano typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Altamirano 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. Altamirano. 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.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Incomplete Paraplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Partial lower body paralysis
    • Incomplete paralysis of legs
    • Partial paraplegia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8222: Paraplegia, incomplete

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3

    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:

    • Inflammatory Myopathy
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Immune Myopathy
    • Inflammatory Muscle Disease
    • Autoimmune Myopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7249: Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Altamirano typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. David Altamirano may include:

    Please contact Dr. Altamirano's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Altamirano accept my insurance?

    Dr. Altamirano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 378-3080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Altamirano accept in Stratford, CT?

    Dr. Altamirano in Stratford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Altamirano's office located?

    Dr. David Altamirano's Primary Practice

    7365 Main St Ste 7

    Stratford, CT 06614

    (203) 378-3080

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    Dr. David Altamirano's Practice 2

    4 Devine St # A

    North Haven, CT 06473

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    Dr. David Altamirano's Practice 3

    800 Howard Ave

    New Haven, CT 06519

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

    Dr. Altamirano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104139963.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Altamirano?

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

    What is Dr. David Altamirano's specialty?

    Dr. Altamirano is a Family Medicine Specialist near Stratford, CT.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. David Altamirano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Altamirano is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Bridgeport Hospital, Midstate Medical Center, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. David Altamirano accepting new patients in Stratford, CT?

    Yes, Dr. David Altamirano is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Altamirano offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Altamirano's office at (203) 378-3080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. David Altamirano?

    Please contact Dr. Altamirano's office at (203) 378-3080 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Altamirano's office located?

    Dr. Altamirano's offices are located in Stratford, CT, North Haven, CT, and New Haven, CT.