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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chieffalo, Internist in Canterbury, CT?
Dr. Anthony Chieffalo, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Canterbury, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chieffalo completed his residency at Boston Va Med Ctr. Dr. Chieffalo is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chieffalo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chieffalo’s office.
Where did Dr. Chieffalo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston Va Med Ctr
Is Dr. Chieffalo board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Anthony Chieffalo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chieffalo speak?
Dr. Chieffalo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chieffalo treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Chieffalo 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. Chieffalo. 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- COPD with Lung Infection
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- COPD Flare-up
- COPD with Bronchitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J440: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) lower respiratory infection
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Type 2 Heart Attack
- Heart Attack
- Type 2 Myocardial Infarction
- Secondary Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I21A1: Myocardial infarction type 2
Which procedures does Dr. Chieffalo perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Anthony Chieffalo 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. Chieffalo's office.
Does Dr. Chieffalo accept my insurance?
Dr. Chieffalo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chieffalo accept in Canterbury, CT?
Dr. Chieffalo in Canterbury, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Chieffalo's office located?
What is Dr. Chieffalo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chieffalo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336155860.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chieffalo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chieffalo
What is Dr. Anthony Chieffalo's specialty?
Dr. Chieffalo is a Internist near Canterbury, 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. Chieffalo to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Anthony Chieffalo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chieffalo is affiliated with Day Kimball 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Anthony Chieffalo accepting new patients in Canterbury, CT?
Yes, Dr. Anthony Chieffalo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anthony Chieffalo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chieffalo's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anthony Chieffalo?
Please contact Dr. Chieffalo's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Anthony Chieffalo have?
Dr. Anthony Chieffalo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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