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Who is Dr. Driscoll, Pediatrician in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Christopher Driscoll, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA. Dr. Driscoll is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Driscoll’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Driscoll’s office at (508) 334-1000.
What languages does Dr. Driscoll speak?
Dr. Driscoll and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Driscoll typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Driscoll 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. Driscoll. 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:
- 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:
- Cranial Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cranial Neuropathy
- Nerve Damage in Head
- Brain Nerve Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G529: Cranial nerve disorder, 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Driscoll typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Driscoll may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Driscoll's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Driscoll accept my insurance?
Dr. Driscoll accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 334-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Driscoll accept in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Driscoll in Worcester, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fallon Health
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Health Care
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Driscoll's office located?
Dr. Christopher Driscoll's Primary Practice
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 01655
(508) 334-1000
What is Dr. Driscoll's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Driscoll's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356872683.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Driscoll?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Driscoll
What is Dr. Christopher Driscoll's specialty?
Dr. Driscoll is a Pediatrician near Worcester, MA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Christopher Driscoll affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Driscoll is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center, Umass Memorial Healthalliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus, Tufts Medical Center, Emerson 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Christopher Driscoll accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Driscoll is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Driscoll offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Driscoll's office at (508) 334-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Driscoll?
Please contact Dr. Driscoll's office at (508) 334-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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