37 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zillweger, Internist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Where did Dr. Zillweger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Shadyside Hosp, Internal Medicine; Shadyside Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | PCOM/UPMC Shadyside Hospital Program
Medical School: American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat | American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine | Coral Gables
Is Dr. Zillweger board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. William Zillweger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zillweger speak?
Dr. Zillweger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Zillweger typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Zillweger 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. Zillweger. 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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
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:
- 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:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Zillweger typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. William Zillweger 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. Zillweger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zillweger accept my insurance?
Dr. Zillweger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 366-2950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zillweger accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Zillweger in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Zillweger's office located?
Dr. William Zillweger's Primary Practice
9104 Babcock Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-2950
What hospitals are Dr. Zillweger affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Zillweger has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Zillweger's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zillweger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285607002.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zillweger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zillweger
What is Dr. William Zillweger's specialty?
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.