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Dr. Minelva Donato, MD, PHD

Ridgefield, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Donato, Family Medicine Specialist in Ridgefield, CT?

    Dr. Minelva Donato, MD, PHD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Ridgefield, CT with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Donato is fluent in English and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Donato’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Donato’s office at (203) 655-8701.

    What languages does Dr. Donato speak?

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

    • English

    • Portuguese

    What conditions does Dr. Donato treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Donato 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. Donato. 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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    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:

    • Diabetes Screening
    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Weight Gain
    • Sudden weight gain
    • Rapid weight increase
    • Abnormal increase in weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R635: Abnormal weight gain

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Which procedures does Dr. Donato perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Minelva Donato may include:

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

    Does Dr. Donato accept my insurance?

    Dr. Donato accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 655-8701 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Donato accept in Ridgefield, CT?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Community Health Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Donato's office located?

    Dr. Minelva Donato's Primary Practice

    10 South St Ste 102

    Ridgefield, CT 06877

    (203) 655-8701

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    Dr. Minelva Donato's Practice 2

    1500 Post Rd Ste 2

    Darien, CT 06820

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    Dr. Minelva Donato's Practice 3

    2928 Main St Ste 101

    Glastonbury, CT 06033

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

    Dr. Donato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720466220.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Donato?

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

    What is Dr. Minelva Donato's specialty?

    Dr. Donato is a Family Medicine Specialist near Ridgefield, CT. 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. Donato to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Minelva Donato affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Donato is affiliated with Stamford 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?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Minelva Donato accepting new patients in Ridgefield, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Minelva Donato is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Minelva Donato offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Donato's office at (203) 655-8701 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Minelva Donato?

    Please contact Dr. Donato's office at (203) 655-8701 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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