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Who is Dr. Cefalu, Internist in North Port, FL?
Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in North Port, FL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Cefalu completed her residency at Univ Of Md Med Sys, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Cefalu is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cefalu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cefalu’s office at (941) 888-5839.
Where did Dr. Cefalu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Md Med Sys, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane University of Louisiana --
Is Dr. Cefalu board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Cefalu speak?
Dr. Cefalu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Cefalu treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Cefalu 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. Cefalu. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction in Remission
- Smoking
- Recovered from Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence Recovery
- Former Smoker
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17211: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, in remission
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney and Ureter Problem
- Renal and Ureteral Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N289: Disorder of kidney and ureter, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Cefalu perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cefalu's office.
Does Dr. Cefalu accept my insurance?
Dr. Cefalu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (941) 888-5839 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cefalu accept in North Port, FL?
Dr. Cefalu in North Port, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
United American / Torchmark
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cefalu's office located?
Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu's Primary Practice
2572 Commerce Pkwy
North Port, FL 34289
(941) 888-5839
What is Dr. Cefalu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cefalu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811956683.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cefalu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cefalu
What is Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu's specialty?
Dr. Cefalu is a Internist near North Port, FL.
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.
Contact Dr. Cefalu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cefalu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Sarasota Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Elizabeth Cefalu accepting new patients in North Port, FL?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cefalu's office at (941) 888-5839 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Cefalu?
Please contact Dr. Cefalu's office at (941) 888-5839 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu have?
Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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