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Dr. Adam Garretson, MD

Northampton, MA

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Garretson, Family Medicine Specialist in Northampton, MA?

    Dr. Adam Garretson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Northampton, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Garretson completed his residency at Lancaster General Hospital. Dr. Garretson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garretson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garretson’s office at (413) 387-4100.

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

    • Residency: Lancaster General Hospital

    • Medical School: Medical College of Virginia

    What languages does Dr. Garretson speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Garretson treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Garretson 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. Garretson. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with 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
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Frequent Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R350: Frequency of micturition

    Also known as:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Garretson perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Adam Garretson may include:

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

    Does Dr. Garretson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Garretson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 387-4100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Garretson accept in Northampton, MA?

    Dr. Garretson in Northampton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Massachusetts

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Garretson's office located?

    Dr. Adam Garretson's Primary Practice

    325B King St

    Northampton, MA 01060

    (413) 387-4100

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    Dr. Adam Garretson's Practice 2

    325B King St Ste 3

    Northampton, MA 01060

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

    Dr. Garretson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912998915.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garretson?

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

    What is Dr. Adam Garretson's specialty?

    Dr. Garretson is a Family Medicine Specialist near Northampton, MA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Garretson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Adam Garretson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Garretson is affiliated with Baystate Medical Center 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Adam Garretson accepting new patients in Northampton, MA?

    No, Dr. Adam Garretson is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Adam Garretson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Garretson's office at (413) 387-4100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Adam Garretson?

    Please contact Dr. Garretson's office at (413) 387-4100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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