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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fischer, Critical Care Anesthesiologist in Redding, CA?
Dr. Brian Fischer, MD, PHD is a Critical Care Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Redding, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fischer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fischer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fischer’s office at (530) 225-6000.
What languages does Dr. Fischer speak?
Dr. Fischer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fischer treat?
As a Critical Care Anesthesiologist, Dr. Fischer 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. Fischer. 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
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, 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
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury with Unknown Loss of Consciousness
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Head Injury with Unclear Fainting
- Brain Trauma with Undetermined LOC
- Unspecified Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S069XAA: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory collapse
- Systemic shock
- Acute circulatory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R578: Other shock
Which procedures does Dr. Fischer perform as a Critical Care Anesthesiologist?
As a Critical Care Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brian Fischer may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fischer's office.
Does Dr. Fischer accept my insurance?
Dr. Fischer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (530) 225-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fischer accept in Redding, CA?
Dr. Fischer in Redding, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AFLAC
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Partnership Health Plan
United American Healthcare Corp (UAHC)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fischer's office located?
What is Dr. Fischer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fischer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124190103.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fischer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fischer
What is Dr. Brian Fischer's specialty?
Dr. Fischer is a Critical Care Anesthesiologist near Redding, CA. A critical care anesthesiologist is dedicated to the examination, management, and support of patients having multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to their clinical responsibilities, this specialist may oversee administrative chores in intensive care units, allowing the primary care physician, critical care team, and other medical specialists to collaborate effectively on patient care. Contact Dr. Fischer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Fischer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fischer is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Redding 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 Anesthesiologist?
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Is Brian Fischer accepting new patients in Redding, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Fischer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Fischer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fischer's office at (530) 225-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Fischer?
Please contact Dr. Fischer's office at (530) 225-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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