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Dr. Jorge Palomino Vargas, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Fairfield, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Palomino Vargas, Family Medicine Specialist in Fairfield, CT?

    Dr. Jorge Palomino Vargas, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fairfield, CT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Palomino Vargas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palomino Vargas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palomino Vargas’s office at (541) 535-6239.

    What languages does Dr. Palomino Vargas speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Palomino Vargas typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Palomino Vargas 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. Palomino Vargas. 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 with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, 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:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Palomino Vargas typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jorge Palomino Vargas may include:

    Please contact Dr. Palomino Vargas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Palomino Vargas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Palomino Vargas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (541) 535-6239 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Palomino Vargas accept in Fairfield, CT?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Palomino Vargas' office located?

    Dr. Jorge Palomino Vargas' Primary Practice

    1152 Kings Highway Cutoff

    Fairfield, CT 06824

    (541) 535-6239

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    Dr. Jorge Palomino Vargas' Practice 2

    1931 Black Rock Tpke

    Fairfield, CT 06825

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

    Dr. Palomino Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760845846.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palomino Vargas?

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

    What is Dr. Jorge Palomino Vargas's specialty?

    Dr. Palomino Vargas is a Family Medicine Specialist near Fairfield, 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 Dr. Jorge Palomino Vargas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Palomino Vargas is affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Griffin Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Saint Agnes 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

    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 Dr. Jorge Palomino Vargas accepting new patients in Fairfield, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Jorge Palomino Vargas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jorge Palomino Vargas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Palomino Vargas' office at (541) 535-6239 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jorge Palomino Vargas?

    Please contact Dr. Palomino Vargas' office at (541) 535-6239 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Palomino Vargas' office located?

    Dr. Palomino Vargas' office is located in Fairfield, CT.