36 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Vachon, Family Medicine Specialist in Schenectady, NY?
Where did Dr. Vachon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Us Army
Medical School: University of New England, Coll of Osteo Med, Biddeford Me | University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine | University of New England, Armidale
Is Dr. Vachon board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Francois Marc Vachon, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine , American Board of Family Medicine since 1994
What languages does Dr. Vachon speak?
Dr. Vachon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vachon typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vachon 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. Vachon. 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:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other High Cholesterol
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Other hyperlipidemia
- Other high lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vachon typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Francois Marc Vachon may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Vachon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vachon accept my insurance?
Dr. Vachon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 355-7063 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vachon accept in Schenectady, NY?
Dr. Vachon in Schenectady, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Gulf Health Plans
Highmark Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vachon's office located?
Dr. Francois Marc Vachon's Primary Practice
3757 Carman Rd Ste 100
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 355-7063
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of American Osteopathic Association, DO
Member of AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION (AOA)
Member of AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS (AAFP)
Member of AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OSTEOPATHIC FAMILY PHYSICIANS (AAOFP)
What is Dr. Vachon's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vachon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104861293.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vachon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vachon