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Dr. Robert Busch, MD

Dr. Robert Busch, MD

Albany, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Busch, Endocrinologist in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Robert Busch, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Busch completed his residency at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Busch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Busch’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Busch’s office at (518) 489-4704.

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

    • Fellowship: Albany Medical Center

    • Residency: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | North Shore University Hospital

    • Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa

    Is Dr. Busch board certified as an Endocrinologist?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Busch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1985, American Board of Internal Medicine since 1982

    What languages does Dr. Busch speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Busch treat?

    As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Busch 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. Busch. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Other Forms of Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging
    • Secondary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
    • M818: Other osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Hashimoto's Disease
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Hashimoto's disease
    • Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Does Dr. Busch accept my insurance?

    Dr. Busch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 489-4704 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Busch accept in Albany, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CDPHP

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthNow New York

    • Medicare

    • MVP Healthcare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Busch's office located?

    Dr. Robert Busch's Primary Practice

    1365 Washington Ave Ste 300

    Albany, NY 12206

    (518) 489-4704

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

    Dr. Busch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457358715.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Busch?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Busch's specialty?

    Dr. Busch is a Endocrinologist near Albany, NY. An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues. Contact Dr. Busch to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Busch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Busch is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Albany Med South Clinical Campus, St. Peter's Hospital - Albany, NY, Glens Falls 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

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    Is Robert Busch accepting new patients in Albany, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Busch is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Busch offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Busch's office at (518) 489-4704 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Busch?

    Please contact Dr. Busch's office at (518) 489-4704 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Busch have?

    Dr. Robert Busch is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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