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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Barahona, Internist in Stamford, CT?
Dr. Fernando Barahona, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Stamford, CT. He is board certified. Dr. Barahona is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barahona’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barahona’s office.
What languages does Dr. Barahona speak?
Dr. Barahona and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Barahona treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Barahona 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. Barahona. 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:
- 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 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Barahona perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Fernando Barahona 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. Barahona's office.
Does Dr. Barahona accept my insurance?
Dr. Barahona accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Barahona accept in Stamford, CT?
Dr. Barahona in Stamford, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Barahona's office located?
What is Dr. Barahona's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barahona's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952659039.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barahona?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barahona
What is Dr. Fernando Barahona's specialty?
Dr. Barahona is a Internist near Stamford, 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. Barahona to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Fernando Barahona affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Barahona is affiliated with Stamford 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 Fernando Barahona accepting new patients in Stamford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Fernando Barahona is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fernando Barahona offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Barahona's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fernando Barahona?
Please contact Dr. Barahona's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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1747 Summer St
Stamford, CT 06905