Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Petakov, Internist in Lowell, MA?
Dr. Dragan Petakov, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lowell, MA. He is board certified. Dr. Petakov graduated from University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Nyu Hospitals Center, Internal Medicine. Dr. Petakov is fluent in English, Croatian, Italian, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Petakov’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Petakov’s office at (978) 452-9700.
Where did Dr. Petakov go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nyu Hospitals Center, Internal Medicine | New York University Hospitals Center | New York University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: University Of Belgrade- Med Fak- Beograd- Serbia | University Of Belgrade | University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Petakov board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Dragan Petakov, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Petakov speak?
Dr. Petakov and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Croatian
English
Italian
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Petakov typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Petakov 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. Petakov. 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:
- 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Petakov typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Dragan Petakov 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. Petakov's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Petakov accept my insurance?
Dr. Petakov accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 452-9700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Petakov accept in Lowell, MA?
Dr. Petakov in Lowell, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Petakov's office located?
What is Dr. Petakov's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Petakov's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629030622.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Petakov?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Petakov
What is Dr. Dragan Petakov's specialty?
Dr. Petakov is a Internist near Lowell, MA.
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. Dragan Petakov affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Petakov is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital, Tufts Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Rutland Regional Medical Center, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center 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 Dragan Petakov accepting new patients in Lowell, MA?
Yes, Dr. Dragan Petakov is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dragan Petakov offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Petakov's office at (978) 452-9700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dragan Petakov?
Please contact Dr. Petakov's office at (978) 452-9700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dragan Petakov have?
Dr. Dragan Petakov is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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