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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fricks, Critical Care Internist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Carl Fricks, MD, PHD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fricks is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fricks’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fricks’s office at (858) 625-7200.
Where did Dr. Fricks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Fricks board certified in Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Carl Fricks, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fricks speak?
Dr. Fricks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fricks treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Fricks 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. Fricks. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiectasis Flare-Up
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
- Acute Bronchiectasis Exacerbation
- Worsening Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiectasis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
- J471: Bronchiectasis with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
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
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Fricks perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Carl Fricks may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fricks' office.
Does Dr. Fricks accept my insurance?
Dr. Fricks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 625-7200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fricks accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Fricks in La Jolla, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fricks' office located?
What is Dr. Fricks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fricks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295823680.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fricks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fricks
What is Dr. Carl Fricks's specialty?
Dr. Fricks is a Critical Care Internist near La Jolla, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Fricks to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carl Fricks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fricks is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Carl Fricks accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Carl Fricks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carl Fricks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fricks's office at (858) 625-7200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carl Fricks?
Please contact Dr. Fricks's office at (858) 625-7200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Carl Fricks have?
Dr. Carl Fricks is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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