Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hitsman, Family Medicine Specialist in Brewster, MA?
Dr. Michael Hitsman, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brewster, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hitsman completed his residency at Oklahoma State University Medical Center. Dr. Hitsman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hitsman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hitsman’s office at (918) 256-8731.
Where did Dr. Hitsman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Oklahoma State University Medical Center
What languages does Dr. Hitsman speak?
Dr. Hitsman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hitsman treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hitsman 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. Hitsman. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
- Muscle Disorder
- Generalized Muscle Atrophy
- Widespread Muscle Loss
- Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
- Swallowing Disorder
- Oral dysphagia
- Trouble chewing and swallowing
- Difficulty moving food in mouth
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Hitsman perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hitsman performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Hitsman. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Hitsman accept my insurance?
Dr. Hitsman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (918) 256-8731 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hitsman accept in Brewster, MA?
Dr. Hitsman in Brewster, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Community Health Plan
Medicare
Physicians Health Plan (MI)
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hitsman's office located?
Dr. Michael Hitsman's Primary Practice
383 S Orleans Rd
Brewster, MA 02631
(918) 256-8731
What is Dr. Hitsman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hitsman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306387907.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hitsman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hitsman
What is Dr. Michael Hitsman's specialty?
Dr. Hitsman is a Family Medicine Specialist near Brewster, 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. Hitsman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Hitsman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hitsman is affiliated with Cape Cod 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Michael Hitsman accepting new patients in Brewster, MA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Hitsman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Hitsman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hitsman's office at (918) 256-8731 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Hitsman?
Please contact Dr. Hitsman's office at (918) 256-8731 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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