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Dr. Erick Perez Sifontes, MD

Critical Care Internist, Internist

Tucson, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Perez Sifontes, Critical Care Internist in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Erick Perez Sifontes, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Perez Sifontes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perez Sifontes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perez Sifontes’s office at (520) 324-5695.

    What languages does Dr. Perez Sifontes speak?

    Dr. Perez Sifontes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Perez Sifontes typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Perez Sifontes 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. Perez Sifontes. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Perez Sifontes typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Erick Perez Sifontes may include:

    Please contact Dr. Perez Sifontes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Perez Sifontes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Perez Sifontes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 324-5695 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Perez Sifontes accept in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Perez Sifontes in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Arizona

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Perez Sifontes' office located?

    Dr. Erick Perez Sifontes' Primary Practice

    5301 E Grant Rd

    Tucson, AZ 85712

    (520) 324-5695

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    What is Dr. Perez Sifontes's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Perez Sifontes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144725904.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perez Sifontes?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perez Sifontes

    What is Dr. Erick Perez Sifontes's specialty?

    Dr. Perez Sifontes is a Critical Care Internist near Tucson, AZ.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.

    Is Dr. Erick Perez Sifontes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Perez Sifontes is affiliated with Tucson Medical Center, Mountainview Hospital 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

    When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Erick Perez Sifontes accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Erick Perez Sifontes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Erick Perez Sifontes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Perez Sifontes' office at (520) 324-5695 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Erick Perez Sifontes?

    Please contact Dr. Perez Sifontes' office at (520) 324-5695 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Perez Sifontes' office located?

    Dr. Perez Sifontes' office is located in Tucson, AZ.