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Dr. Edward Westrick, MD

Dr. Edward Westrick, MD

Providence, RI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Westrick, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Providence, RI?

    Dr. Edward Westrick specializes in Internal Medicine, with a special focus on Primary Care. He practices primarily in Providence, RI, and is affiliated with a hospital. Dr. Westrick graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1990, and completed his training at Roger Williams Medical Center. He is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Edward Westrick, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Providence, RI. Dr. Westrick is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Westrick’s practice accepts Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Westrick’s office at (401) 955-7382.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Westrick?

    Dr. Edward Westrick, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Geriatric Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Westrick empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Providence, RI community, Dr. Westrick is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Westrick speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Westrick typically treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Westrick 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. Westrick. 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:

    • 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:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Westrick typically perform?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Westrick performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Westrick. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Westrick accept my insurance?

    Dr. Westrick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 955-7382 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Westrick accept in Providence, RI?

    Dr. Westrick in Providence, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island

    • Cigna

    • CMS

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medical Mutual of Ohio

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Westrick's office located?

    Oak Street Health

    Oak Street Health

    650 Branch Avenue, Unit 6

    Providence, RI 02904

    (401) 955-7382

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

    Dr. Westrick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477843696.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Westrick?

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

    What is Dr. Edward Westrick's specialty?

    Dr. Westrick is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Providence, RI.

    What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?

    An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.

    Is this Dr. Edward Westrick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Westrick is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric 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 Edward Westrick accepting new patients in Providence, RI?

    Yes, Dr. Edward Westrick is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edward Westrick offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Westrick's office at (401) 955-7382 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Edward Westrick?

    Please contact Dr. Westrick's office at (401) 955-7382 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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