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Dr. Michael Parker, MD

Sharon, CT

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Parker, Pulmonologist in Sharon, CT?

    Dr. Michael Parker, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Sharon, CT. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Parker graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Geo Washington Univ Hosp, Pulmonary Diseases; Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Parker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Parker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Parker’s office at (860) 364-4471.

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

    • Residency: Geo Washington Univ Hosp, Pulmonary Diseases; Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | University of Connecticut Program A

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Parker board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Parker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Parker speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Parker treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Parker 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. Parker. 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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    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:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    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:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Joint Pain
    • Joint Disorder
    • Pain
    • Arthralgia
    • Aching joints
    • Sore joints

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2550: Pain in unspecified joint

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • High blood glucose
    • Low blood glucose
    • Glucose intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7309: Other abnormal glucose

    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

    Does Dr. Parker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Parker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 364-4471 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Parker accept in Sharon, CT?

    Dr. Parker in Sharon, 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MVP Healthcare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Parker's office located?

    Dr. Michael Parker's Primary Practice

    50 Hospital Hill Rd

    Sharon, CT 06069

    (860) 364-4471

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

    Dr. Parker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144382664.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parker?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Parker's specialty?

    Dr. Parker is a Pulmonologist near Sharon, CT. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Parker to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Parker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Parker is affiliated with Nuvance Health Sharon Hospital, Nuvance Health Vassar Brothers Medical Center 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 Michael Parker accepting new patients in Sharon, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Parker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Parker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Parker's office at (860) 364-4471 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Parker?

    Please contact Dr. Parker's office at (860) 364-4471 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Parker have?

    Dr. Michael Parker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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