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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Colby, Internist in Cambridge, OH?
Dr. Edward Colby, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Cambridge, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Colby graduated from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Southside Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Colby is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Colby’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Colby’s office at (740) 432-3434.
Where did Dr. Colby go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Southside Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Western Res U Sys | NSLIJHS/Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Southside Hospital Program
Medical School: Ohio Univ- Coll Of Osteo Med- Athens Oh | Ohio University / Main Campus | Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Colby board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Edward Colby, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Colby speak?
Dr. Colby and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Colby typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Colby 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. Colby. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Colby typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Edward Colby 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
Please contact Dr. Colby's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Colby accept my insurance?
Dr. Colby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (740) 432-3434 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Colby accept in Cambridge, OH?
Dr. Colby in Cambridge, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medica Group
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Quality Care Partners (QCP)
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Colby's office located?
What is Dr. Colby's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Colby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518956473.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Colby?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Colby
What is Dr. Edward Colby's specialty?
Dr. Colby is a Internist near Cambridge, OH.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Edward Colby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Colby is affiliated with Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Edward Colby accepting new patients in Cambridge, OH?
Yes, Dr. Edward Colby is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Colby offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Colby's office at (740) 432-3434 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Colby?
Please contact Dr. Colby's office at (740) 432-3434 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Colby have?
Dr. Edward Colby is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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