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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Difebo, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Amarillo, TX?
Dr. John Difebo, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Amarillo, TX. Dr. Difebo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Difebo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Difebo’s office at (352) 333-5168.
What languages does Dr. Difebo speak?
Dr. Difebo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Difebo typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Difebo 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. Difebo. 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:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Difebo typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Difebo may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Difebo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Difebo accept my insurance?
Dr. Difebo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 333-5168 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Difebo accept in Amarillo, TX?
Dr. Difebo in Amarillo, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Difebo's office located?
What is Dr. Difebo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Difebo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851040307.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Difebo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Difebo
What is Dr. John Difebo's specialty?
Dr. Difebo is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Amarillo, TX.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. John Difebo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Difebo is affiliated with Indiana Regional Medical Center, Wesley Medical Center, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Fort Worth 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
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Is John Difebo accepting new patients in Amarillo, TX?
Yes, Dr. John Difebo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Difebo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Difebo's office at (352) 333-5168 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Difebo?
Please contact Dr. Difebo's office at (352) 333-5168 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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