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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Metzger, Family Medicine Specialist in North Canton, OH?
Dr. Howard Metzger, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in North Canton, OH with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Metzger graduated from Drexel University College Of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Family Medicine. Dr. Metzger is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Metzger’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Metzger’s office.
Where did Dr. Metzger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Family Medicine | University Of Co School Of Med | University of Colorado Program A
Medical School: Drexel University College Of Medicine | MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV)
Is Dr. Metzger board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Howard Metzger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Metzger speak?
Dr. Metzger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Metzger typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Metzger 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. Metzger. 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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Metzger typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Howard Metzger may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Metzger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Metzger accept my insurance?
Dr. Metzger 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. Metzger accept in North Canton, OH?
Dr. Metzger in North Canton, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aultman Health Foundation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Metzger's office located?
What is Dr. Metzger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Metzger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558326892.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Metzger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Metzger
What is Dr. Howard Metzger's specialty?
Dr. Metzger is a Family Medicine Specialist near North Canton, OH.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Howard Metzger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Metzger is affiliated with Aultman 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Howard Metzger accepting new patients in North Canton, OH?
Yes, Dr. Howard Metzger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Metzger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Metzger's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Metzger?
Please contact Dr. Metzger's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Metzger have?
Dr. Howard Metzger is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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