RD
19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Degaetano, Internist in Palm City, FL?
Dr. Richard Degaetano, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Palm City, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Degaetano completed his residency at D D Eisenhower Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Degaetano is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Degaetano’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Degaetano’s office at (772) 781-2791.
Where did Dr. Degaetano go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: D D Eisenhower Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Degaetano speak?
Dr. Degaetano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Degaetano typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Degaetano 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. Degaetano. 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
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Degaetano typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Degaetano performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Degaetano. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Degaetano accept my insurance?
Dr. Degaetano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (772) 781-2791 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Degaetano accept in Palm City, FL?
Dr. Degaetano in Palm City, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Independent Living Systems
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Degaetano's office located?
What is Dr. Degaetano's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Degaetano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427008770.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Degaetano?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Degaetano
What is Dr. Richard Degaetano's specialty?
Dr. Degaetano is a Internist near Palm City, FL.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Richard Degaetano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Degaetano is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Butler Memorial Hospital 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
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Is Richard Degaetano accepting new patients in Palm City, FL?
Yes, Dr. Richard Degaetano is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Degaetano offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Degaetano's office at (772) 781-2791 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Degaetano?
Please contact Dr. Degaetano's office at (772) 781-2791 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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