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Who is Dr. Fontecha, Surgeon in Riverside, CA?
Dr. Catherine Fontecha, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Riverside, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Fontecha graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Fontecha is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fontecha’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontecha’s office at (209) 468-6600.
Where did Dr. Fontecha go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fontecha speak?
Dr. Fontecha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fontecha treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Fontecha 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. Fontecha. 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:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Concussion
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Acute Appendicitis
- Severe Acute Appendicitis with Perforation, Infection, and Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Burst Appendix with Gangrene and Abscess
- Perforated Appendix with Localized Infection and Tissue Death
- Complicated Appendicitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3533: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, with abscess
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Broken Hip Bone
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Multiple rib fractures
- Rib cage injury
- Severe rib injury
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2249XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Severe Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute abdomen
- Sudden stomach pain
- Emergency abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R100: Acute abdomen
Also known as:
- Other Injury to the Abdomen
- Wounds and Injuries
- Abdominal trauma
- Stomach area injury
- Core injury
- Abdominal wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S3981XA: Other specified injuries of abdomen, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- mTBI
- Brain Contusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X1A: Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Fontecha perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Catherine Fontecha may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fontecha's office.
Does Dr. Fontecha accept my insurance?
Dr. Fontecha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 468-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fontecha accept in Riverside, CA?
Dr. Fontecha in Riverside, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fontecha's office located?
Dr. Catherine Fontecha's Primary Practice
4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 230
Riverside, CA 92505
(209) 468-6600
What is Dr. Fontecha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fontecha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093978314.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fontecha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fontecha
What is Dr. Catherine Fontecha's specialty?
Dr. Fontecha is a Surgeon near Riverside, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Fontecha to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Catherine Fontecha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fontecha is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca 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
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Is Catherine Fontecha accepting new patients in Riverside, CA?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Fontecha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Catherine Fontecha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fontecha's office at (209) 468-6600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Catherine Fontecha?
Please contact Dr. Fontecha's office at (209) 468-6600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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