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Dr. Joseph Fredi, MD

Dr. Joseph Fredi, MD

Shreveport, LA

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Fredi, Cardiologist in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Joseph Fredi, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fredi graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fredi is fluent in English and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fredi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fredi’s office at (318) 212-3858.

    Where did Dr. Fredi go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    • Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Internal Medicine | University of Rochester Medical Center | University of Rochester Program

    • Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn | Georgetown University, Washington, DC

    Is Dr. Fredi board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Fredi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2003, American Board of Internal Medicine since 1989, American Board of Internal Medicine since 1986

    What languages does Dr. Fredi speak?

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

    • English

    • Kannada

    What conditions does Dr. Fredi treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Fredi 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. Fredi. 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Fredi perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Fredi may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fredi's office.

    Does Dr. Fredi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fredi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 212-3858 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fredi accept in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Fredi in Shreveport, LA 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fredi's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Fredi's Primary Practice

    1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 210

    Shreveport, LA 71105

    (318) 212-3858

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    Dr. Joseph Fredi's Practice 2

    228 W 4th St Ste 200

    Cookeville, TN 38501

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

    Dr. Fredi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184720393.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fredi?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Fredi's specialty?

    Dr. Fredi is a Cardiologist near Shreveport, LA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Fredi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Fredi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Fredi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Willis Knighton Pierremont, Willis - Knighton Medical Center, Willis Knighton South. 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 Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with 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 Joseph Fredi accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Fredi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Fredi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fredi's office at (318) 212-3858 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Fredi?

    Please contact Dr. Fredi's office at (318) 212-3858 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Fredi have?

    Dr. Joseph Fredi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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