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Dr. Dennis Gottfried, MD

Farmington, CT

47 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gottfried, Internist in Farmington, CT?

    Dr. Dennis Gottfried, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Farmington, CT with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 47 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gottfried graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine; Long Beach Mem Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Gottfried is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gottfried’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gottfried’s office at (860) 489-1291.

    Where did Dr. Gottfried go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine; Long Beach Mem Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Mayo Clinic | Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct | University Of Ct Sch Of Medicine | University of Connecticut School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Gottfried board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Dennis Gottfried, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gottfried speak?

    Dr. Gottfried and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gottfried treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Gottfried 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. Gottfried. 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:

    • 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 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:

    • 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:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Cystostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • Bladder Stoma Care
    • Urinary Diversion Care
    • Suprapubic Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z435: Encounter for attention to cystostomy

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Which procedures does Dr. Gottfried perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Dennis Gottfried may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gottfried's office.

    Does Dr. Gottfried accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gottfried accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 489-1291 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gottfried accept in Farmington, CT?

    Dr. Gottfried in Farmington, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • CarePartners of Connecticut

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gottfried's office located?

    Dr. Dennis Gottfried's Primary Practice

    263 Farmington Ave

    Farmington, CT 06030

    (860) 489-1291

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    Dr. Dennis Gottfried's Practice 2

    895 E Main St

    Torrington, CT 06790

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    What is Dr. Gottfried's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Gottfried's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952322711.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gottfried?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gottfried

    What is Dr. Dennis Gottfried's specialty?

    Dr. Gottfried is a Internist near Farmington, 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. Gottfried to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dennis Gottfried affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gottfried is affiliated with Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, UConn John Dempsey Hospital, Saint Mary's Hospital - Waterbury, CT, The Hospital of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Saint Francis Hospital - Hartford, CT, Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Dennis Gottfried accepting new patients in Farmington, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Dennis Gottfried is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dennis Gottfried offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gottfried's office at (860) 489-1291 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dennis Gottfried?

    Please contact Dr. Gottfried's office at (860) 489-1291 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dennis Gottfried have?

    Dr. Dennis Gottfried is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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