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Dr. Mark Chalmers, MD

Dr. Mark Chalmers, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Mechanicville, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chalmers, Family Medicine Specialist in Mechanicville, NY?

    Dr. Mark Chalmers, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mechanicville, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chalmers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chalmers’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chalmers’s office at (518) 580-2099.

    What languages does Dr. Chalmers speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chalmers 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. Chalmers. 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:

    • 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:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mark Chalmers may include:

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

    Does Dr. Chalmers accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chalmers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 580-2099 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chalmers accept in Mechanicville, NY?

    Dr. Chalmers in Mechanicville, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Highmark Health

    • Medicare

    • MVP Health Care

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chalmers' office located?

    Dr. Mark Chalmers' Primary Practice

    202 S Central Ave

    Mechanicville, NY 12118

    (518) 580-2099

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    Dr. Mark Chalmers' Practice 2

    211 Church St

    Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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    Dr. Mark Chalmers' Practice 3

    125 Harry Howard Ave

    Hudson, NY 12534

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

    Dr. Chalmers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033775283.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chalmers?

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

    What is Dr. Mark Chalmers's specialty?

    Dr. Chalmers is a Family Medicine Specialist near Mechanicville, NY.

    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. Mark Chalmers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chalmers is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam, Glens Falls Hospital, Albany Med South Clinical 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. Mark Chalmers accepting new patients in Mechanicville, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Chalmers is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mark Chalmers offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chalmers' office at (518) 580-2099 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mark Chalmers?

    Please contact Dr. Chalmers' office at (518) 580-2099 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chalmers' office located?

    Dr. Chalmers' offices are located in Mechanicville, NY, Saratoga Springs, NY, and Hudson, NY.