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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Valletta, Internist in Vernon, CT?
Dr. Gerald Valletta, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Vernon, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Valletta completed his residency at Danbury Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Valletta is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valletta’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valletta’s office at (203) 757-3486.
Where did Dr. Valletta go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Danbury Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica | Ross University / School of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
Is Dr. Valletta board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gerald Valletta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Valletta speak?
Dr. Valletta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Valletta treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Valletta 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. Valletta. 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.
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89613: Pressure ulcer of right heel, stage 3
- L89892: Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 2
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Left Lower Leg Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Left Leg Cut
- Left Leg Tear
- Left Lower Leg Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81812D: Laceration without foreign body, left lower leg, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Right Lower Leg Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Right Lower Leg Cut
- Deep Cut on Right Lower Leg
- Tear on Right Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81811D: Laceration without foreign body, right lower leg, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Osteoporosis Fracture of the Spine
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Vertebral Compression Fracture
- Spinal Fracture from Osteoporosis
- Fragility Fracture of Spine
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8008XD: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Valletta perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Valletta 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Valletta's office.
Does Dr. Valletta accept my insurance?
Dr. Valletta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 757-3486 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Valletta accept in Vernon, CT?
Dr. Valletta in Vernon, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Valletta's office located?
Dr. Gerald Valletta's Primary Practice
30 Lafayette Sq Ste 30
Vernon, CT 06066
(203) 757-3486
Dr. Gerald Valletta's Practice 3
2247 E Main St Ste 103
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 757-3486
What is Dr. Valletta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Valletta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417991688.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valletta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valletta
What is Dr. Gerald Valletta's specialty?
Dr. Valletta is a Internist near Vernon, CT.
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.
Contact Dr. Valletta to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gerald Valletta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Valletta is affiliated with Danbury Hospital 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
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Is Gerald Valletta accepting new patients in Vernon, CT?
Yes, Dr. Gerald Valletta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gerald Valletta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Valletta's office at (203) 757-3486 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gerald Valletta?
Please contact Dr. Valletta's office at (203) 757-3486 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gerald Valletta have?
Dr. Gerald Valletta is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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