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Dr. Benedict Famori, MD

Alamosa, CO

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Famori, Internist in Alamosa, CO?

    Dr. Benedict Famori, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Alamosa, CO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Famori is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Famori’s office at (615) 396-4694.

    Is Dr. Famori board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Benedict Famori, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Famori speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Famori typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Famori 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. Famori. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    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

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Famori typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Benedict Famori may include:

    Please contact Dr. Famori's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Famori accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Famori's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Famori's office located?

    Dr. Benedict Famori's Primary Practice

    106 Blanca Ave

    Alamosa, CO 81101

    (615) 396-4694

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    Dr. Benedict Famori's Practice 2

    19021 US Highway 285

    La Jara, CO 81140

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

    Dr. Famori's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831386036.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Famori?

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

    What is Dr. Benedict Famori's specialty?

    Dr. Famori is an Internist near Alamosa, CO.

    What does an Internist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Benedict Famori affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Famori is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Benedict Famori accepting new patients in Alamosa, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Benedict Famori is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benedict Famori offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Famori's office at (615) 396-4694 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Benedict Famori?

    Please contact Dr. Famori's office at (615) 396-4694 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Famori's office located?

    Dr. Famori's offices are located in Alamosa, CO and La Jara, CO.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Benedict Famori have?

    Dr. Benedict Famori is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.