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Accepting patients
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. Dr. Fricks is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fricks’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Fricks typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Fricks typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Carl Fricks may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Fricks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fricks' office located?
Dr. Carl Fricks' Primary Practice
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 780
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 625-7200
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.
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 this Dr. Carl Fricks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fricks is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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
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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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