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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pitcher, Internist in Danbury, CT?
Dr. Cassandra Pitcher, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Danbury, CT with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Pitcher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pitcher’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pitcher’s office at (203) 743-0100.
What languages does Dr. Pitcher speak?
Dr. Pitcher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pitcher treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Pitcher 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. Pitcher. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
- Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
- Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
- Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Body Fat
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult
- Z6832: Body mass index [BMI] 32.0-32.9, adult
- Z6831: Body mass index [BMI] 31.0-31.9, adult
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Nicotine Addiction
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Tobacco Addiction
- Smoking Addiction
- Vaping Addiction
- Nicotine Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17200: Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
- Body Weight
- Overweight BMI
- Adult pre-obesity BMI
- Higher than normal BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Which procedures does Dr. Pitcher perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Cassandra Pitcher 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pitcher's office.
Does Dr. Pitcher accept my insurance?
Dr. Pitcher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 743-0100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pitcher accept in Danbury, CT?
Dr. Pitcher in Danbury, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pitcher's office located?
What is Dr. Pitcher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pitcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932761012.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pitcher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pitcher
What is Dr. Cassandra Pitcher's specialty?
Dr. Pitcher is a Internist near Danbury, CT.
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.
Contact Dr. Pitcher to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Cassandra Pitcher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pitcher is affiliated with Nuvance Health Danbury Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Cassandra Pitcher accepting new patients in Danbury, CT?
Yes, Dr. Cassandra Pitcher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cassandra Pitcher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pitcher's office at (203) 743-0100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cassandra Pitcher?
Please contact Dr. Pitcher's office at (203) 743-0100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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