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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carrington, Internist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Ellen Carrington, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Carrington is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carrington’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carrington’s office at (412) 281-2575.
What languages does Dr. Carrington speak?
Dr. Carrington and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Carrington typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Carrington 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. Carrington. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
- Bone Density Test
- Bone Health Screening
- DEXA Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
- Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis
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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Carrington typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ellen Carrington 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
Please contact Dr. Carrington's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Carrington accept my insurance?
Dr. Carrington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 281-2575 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carrington accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Carrington in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Carrington's office located?
Dr. Ellen Carrington's Primary Practice
1400 Locust St Ste 5109
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 281-2575
What is Dr. Carrington's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carrington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437579414.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carrington?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carrington
What is Dr. Ellen Carrington's specialty?
Dr. Carrington is a Internist near Pittsburgh, PA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Ellen Carrington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carrington is affiliated with Upmc Passavant-Mccandless, St. Clair Hospital, Upmc Washington 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ellen Carrington accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Ellen Carrington is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ellen Carrington offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carrington's office at (412) 281-2575 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ellen Carrington?
Please contact Dr. Carrington's office at (412) 281-2575 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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