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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Serfontein, Internist in Point Pleasant, WV?
Dr. Stephanus Serfontein, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Point Pleasant, WV with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Serfontein graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Charleston Area Medical Center/West Virginia University Program. Dr. Serfontein is fluent in English, Dutch, and Flemish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Serfontein’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Serfontein’s office at (304) 675-6835.
Where did Dr. Serfontein go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Charleston Area Medical Center/West Virginia University Program
Medical School: University Of Tichreen Faculty Of Med Lattakia Syria | West Virginia University School of Medicine | University of Pretoria School of Medicine
Is Dr. Serfontein board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Stephanus Serfontein, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Serfontein speak?
Dr. Serfontein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Dutch
English
Flemish
What conditions does Dr. Serfontein treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Serfontein 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. Serfontein. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Bacterial Infection
- Skin Infection
- Flesh-eating disease
- Necrotizing soft tissue infection
- Gangrene
ICD-10 Codes:
- M726: Necrotizing fasciitis
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Serfontein perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Stephanus Serfontein may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Serfontein's office.
Does Dr. Serfontein accept my insurance?
Dr. Serfontein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 675-6835 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Serfontein accept in Point Pleasant, WV?
Dr. Serfontein in Point Pleasant, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
HealthComp
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Tennessee
State of West Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Serfontein's office located?
Dr. Stephanus Serfontein's Primary Practice
2418 Jefferson Ave
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6835
What is Dr. Serfontein's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Serfontein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154420990.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Serfontein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Serfontein
What is Dr. Stephanus Serfontein's specialty?
Dr. Serfontein is a Internist near Point Pleasant, WV.
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.
Contact Dr. Serfontein to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Stephanus Serfontein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Serfontein is affiliated with CAMC General Hospital 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
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Is Stephanus Serfontein accepting new patients in Point Pleasant, WV?
Yes, Dr. Stephanus Serfontein is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephanus Serfontein offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Serfontein's office at (304) 675-6835 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephanus Serfontein?
Please contact Dr. Serfontein's office at (304) 675-6835 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephanus Serfontein have?
Dr. Stephanus Serfontein is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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