Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians › Internal Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
About this specialty
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: added definition, added source; 7/1/2011: modified source]<br/>Additional Resources: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007. http://www.abim.org/. American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, 2007. http://www.osteopathic.org/certification<br/>Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine.
Highest Medicare-paid providers
| Provider | Location | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|
| STUART WEINERMAN, MD | NEW HYDE PARK, NY | $2,735,364 |
| DONALD EAGERTON, M.D. | MYRTLE BEACH, SC | $2,640,830 |
| JOSELITO CABACCAN, MD | SAN JOSE, CA | $1,888,312 |
| JESUS PEREZ, MD | SARASOTA, FL | $1,829,463 |
| FIRAS AKHRASS, MD | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,725,367 |
| NICOLE DUCHARME, DO | SAINT LOUIS, MO | $1,694,391 |
| ANGELA BOLDO, M.D. | SARASOTA, FL | $1,674,669 |
| MICHAEL LAI, MD | SANTA MARIA, CA | $1,395,849 |
| VITA ANKSH, M.D. | NAPLES, FL | $1,375,227 |
| ROBERT HOOD, M.D.,F.R.C.P.C. | BEAUMONT, TX | $1,294,399 |
Ranked by total Medicare payments — a measure of billing volume, not care quality.
Taxonomy definitions from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (public domain). Provider counts derived from NPPES; payment figures from CMS Medicare data. Not affiliated with CMS, NPPES, NUCC, or any government agency.