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Dr. David Calef, MD

Wakefield, MA

44 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Calef, Family Medicine Specialist in Wakefield, MA?

    Dr. David Calef, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wakefield, MA. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Calef graduated from University of Virginia Medical School and completed his residency at Shands Hosp At Univ Of Fl, Family Medicine; Shands Hosp At Univ Of Fl, Internal Medicine; Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Other Specialty. Dr. Calef is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Calef’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Calef’s office at (781) 245-0402.

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

    • Residency: Shands Hosp At Univ Of Fl, Family Medicine; Shands Hosp At Univ Of Fl, Internal Medicine; Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Other Specialty | Alachua Genl Hosp-U Fla | University of Virginia Program

    • Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va | University of Virginia | University of Virginia Medical School

    Is Dr. Calef board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. David Calef, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Calef speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Calef treat?

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

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Intellectual Disability
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Cognitive Impairment
    • Developmental Delay
    • Learning Disability (General)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F79: Unspecified intellectual disabilities

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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 with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome Stage 5
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I1311: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Breast Disorder
    • Breast Disease
    • Various breast conditions
    • Miscellaneous breast ailments
    • Specific breast problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6489: Other specified disorders of breast

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
    • Pain Relievers
    • Chronic opioid therapy
    • Ongoing narcotic pain medication
    • Opioid analgesic use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic

    Also known as:

    • Depression
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F32A: Depression, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute maxillary sinusitis
    • Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Calef perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. David Calef may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Calef's office.

    Does Dr. Calef accept my insurance?

    Dr. Calef accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 245-0402 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Calef accept in Wakefield, MA?

    Dr. Calef in Wakefield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Boston Medical Center

    • Centene

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Calef's office located?

    Dr. David Calef's Primary Practice

    33 Avon St

    Wakefield, MA 01880

    (781) 245-0402

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

    Dr. Calef's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215067913.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Calef?

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

    What is Dr. David Calef's specialty?

    Dr. Calef is a Family Medicine Specialist near Wakefield, MA. 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. Contact Dr. Calef to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Calef affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Calef is affiliated with Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Tufts 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 David Calef accepting new patients in Wakefield, MA?

    Yes, Dr. David Calef is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Calef offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Calef's office at (781) 245-0402 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Calef?

    Please contact Dr. Calef's office at (781) 245-0402 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Calef have?

    Dr. David Calef is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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