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Dr. Pekkakuzhiyil Mathew, MD

Bluffton, IN

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mathew, Internist in Bluffton, IN?

    Dr. Pekkakuzhiyil Mathew, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bluffton, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mathew completed his residency at New Rochelle Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Mathew is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mathew’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mathew’s office at (260) 919-3300.

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

    • Residency: New Rochelle Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Med Coll, Univ Of Kerala, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

    Is Dr. Mathew board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Pekkakuzhiyil Mathew, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Mathew speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mathew treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Mathew 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. Mathew. 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:

    • 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 Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    What procedures does Dr. Mathew perform?

    As a Internist, Dr. Mathew 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. Mathew. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
    • Impacted earwax removal
    • Ear lavage
    • Ear syringing

    CPT Codes:

    • 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral

    Does Dr. Mathew accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mathew accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (260) 919-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mathew accept in Bluffton, IN?

    Dr. Mathew in Bluffton, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Indiana

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mathew's office located?

    Dr. Pekkakuzhiyil Mathew's Primary Practice

    303 S Main St Ste 300

    Bluffton, IN 46714

    (260) 919-3300

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    Dr. Pekkakuzhiyil Mathew's Practice 2

    1 Caylor Nickel Sq

    Bluffton, IN 46714

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    Dr. Pekkakuzhiyil Mathew's Practice 3

    240 N Tillotson Ave

    Muncie, IN 47304

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

    Dr. Mathew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578507539.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mathew?

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

    What is Dr. Pekkakuzhiyil Mathew's specialty?

    Dr. Mathew is a Internist near Bluffton, IN.

    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. Mathew to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Pekkakuzhiyil Mathew affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mathew is affiliated with Parkview Huntington Hospital, Marion Health, Lutheran Hospital - Indiana, Parkview Regional 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Pekkakuzhiyil Mathew accepting new patients in Bluffton, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Pekkakuzhiyil Mathew is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Pekkakuzhiyil Mathew offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mathew's office at (260) 919-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Pekkakuzhiyil Mathew?

    Please contact Dr. Mathew's office at (260) 919-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Pekkakuzhiyil Mathew have?

    Dr. Pekkakuzhiyil Mathew is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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