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Who is Dr. Dsouza, Internist in Cheshire, CT?
Dr. Christopher Dsouza, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Cheshire, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dsouza is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dsouza’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dsouza’s office at (203) 272-7251.
What languages does Dr. Dsouza speak?
Dr. Dsouza and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Dsouza typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Dsouza 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. Dsouza. 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 here.
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:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Dsouza typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Dsouza 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
Please contact Dr. Dsouza's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dsouza accept my insurance?
Dr. Dsouza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 272-7251 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dsouza accept in Cheshire, CT?
Dr. Dsouza in Cheshire, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dsouza's office located?
Dr. Christopher Dsouza also offers virtual visits
Dr. Christopher Dsouza's Primary Practice
677 S Main St
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-7251
What is Dr. Dsouza's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dsouza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013379619.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dsouza?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dsouza
What is Dr. Christopher Dsouza's specialty?
Dr. Dsouza is a Internist near Cheshire, CT.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Christopher Dsouza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dsouza is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Griffin Hospital, Midstate Medical Center, Bridgeport Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Stamford Health 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christopher Dsouza accepting new patients in Cheshire, CT?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Dsouza is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Dsouza offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dsouza's office at (203) 272-7251 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Dsouza?
Please contact Dr. Dsouza's office at (203) 272-7251 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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