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Dr. Peter Harnish, MD

Dr. Peter Harnish, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Madison, WI

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Harnish, Family Medicine Specialist in Madison, WI?

    Dr. Peter Harnish, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Madison, WI. He has been practicing for over 21 years. Dr. Harnish graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Family Practice. Dr. Harnish is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Harnish’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Harnish’s office at (608) 260-6000.

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

    • Residency: Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Family Practice

    • Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine | Temple University School Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Harnish speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Harnish 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. Harnish. 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
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    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:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Harnish typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Harnish may include:

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

    Does Dr. Harnish accept my insurance?

    Dr. Harnish accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (608) 260-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Harnish accept in Madison, WI?

    Dr. Harnish in Madison, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Broward Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Marshfield Clinic Health System

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Harnish's office located?

    Dr. Peter Harnish's Primary Practice

    1821 S Stoughton Rd

    Madison, WI 53716

    (608) 260-6000

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

    Dr. Harnish's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194777599.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Harnish?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Harnish's specialty?

    Dr. Harnish is a Family Medicine Specialist near Madison, WI.

    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. Peter Harnish affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Harnish is affiliated with Ssm Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison, Resurrection Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry 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

    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. Peter Harnish accepting new patients in Madison, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Harnish is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Harnish offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Harnish's office at (608) 260-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Harnish?

    Please contact Dr. Harnish's office at (608) 260-6000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Harnish's office located?

    Dr. Harnish's office is located in Madison, WI.