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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cartwright, Internist in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Joseph Cartwright, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cartwright is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cartwright’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cartwright’s office at (510) 567-5700.
What languages does Dr. Cartwright speak?
Dr. Cartwright and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Cartwright typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Cartwright 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. Cartwright. 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.
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Cartwright typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Cartwright 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. Cartwright. 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.
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Cartwright accept my insurance?
Dr. Cartwright accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 567-5700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cartwright accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Cartwright in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cartwright's office located?
Dr. Joseph Cartwright's Primary Practice
6955 Foothill Blvd Ste 200
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 567-5700
What is Dr. Cartwright's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cartwright's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356795488.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cartwright?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cartwright
What is Dr. Joseph Cartwright's specialty?
Dr. Cartwright is a Internist near Oakland, CA.
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. Joseph Cartwright affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cartwright is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Eden 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
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Is Joseph Cartwright accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Cartwright is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Cartwright offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cartwright's office at (510) 567-5700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Cartwright?
Please contact Dr. Cartwright's office at (510) 567-5700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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