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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. Dr. Donato is fluent in English and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Donato’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Donato typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Donato typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Minelva Donato may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Donato's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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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
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.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Minelva Donato affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Donato is affiliated with Stamford Health 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 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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