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Dr. Donald Symer, MD

Dr. Donald Symer, MD

Rochester, NY

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Symer, Internist in Rochester, NY?

    Dr. Donald Symer, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Rochester, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Symer completed his residency at Rochester Gen Hospital. Dr. Symer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Symer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Symer’s office at (585) 276-9361.

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

    • Residency: Rochester Gen Hospital | University of Cincinnati College of Medicine,Cincinnati, Oh, United States | Strong Memorial Hospital

    What languages does Dr. Symer speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Symer treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Symer 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. Symer. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
    • Bladder Disease
    • Neurogenic Bladder
    • Bladder Control Issues
    • Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Symer perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Donald Symer may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Symer's office.

    Does Dr. Symer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Symer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 276-9361 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Symer accept in Rochester, NY?

    Dr. Symer in Rochester, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CDPHP

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Employer Direct Healthcare

    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

    • HealthNow New York

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Symer's office located?

    Dr. Donald Symer's Primary Practice

    2400 S Clinton Ave # H

    Rochester, NY 14618

    (585) 276-9361

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    Dr. Donald Symer's Practice 2

    1561 Long Pond Rd Ste 206

    Greece, NY 14626

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

    Dr. Symer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295764538.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Symer?

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

    What is Dr. Donald Symer's specialty?

    Dr. Symer is a Internist near Rochester, NY.

    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. Symer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Donald Symer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Symer is affiliated with Highland Hospital of Rochester, Rochester General 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

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    Is Donald Symer accepting new patients in Rochester, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Donald Symer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Donald Symer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Symer's office at (585) 276-9361 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Donald Symer?

    Please contact Dr. Symer's office at (585) 276-9361 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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