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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Triffletti, Internist in Newton Center, MA?
Dr. Philip Triffletti, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Newton Center, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Triffletti graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond and completed his residency at Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Internal Medicine. Dr. Triffletti is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Triffletti’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Triffletti’s office.
Where did Dr. Triffletti go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Internal Medicine | University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care Program
Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond | Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Triffletti board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Philip Triffletti, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Triffletti speak?
Dr. Triffletti and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Triffletti typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Triffletti 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. Triffletti. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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:
- 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:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Triffletti typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Philip Triffletti may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Triffletti's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Triffletti accept my insurance?
Dr. Triffletti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Triffletti accept in Newton Center, MA?
Dr. Triffletti in Newton Center, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Point32Health
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Triffletti's office located?
What is Dr. Triffletti's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Triffletti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861449001.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Triffletti?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Triffletti
What is Dr. Philip Triffletti's specialty?
Dr. Triffletti is a Internist near Newton Center, MA.
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. Philip Triffletti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Triffletti is affiliated with Emerson Health, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Tufts Medical Center, Upstate University Hospital, Boston 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
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Is Philip Triffletti accepting new patients in Newton Center, MA?
Yes, Dr. Philip Triffletti is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Philip Triffletti offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Triffletti's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Philip Triffletti?
Please contact Dr. Triffletti's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Philip Triffletti have?
Dr. Philip Triffletti is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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