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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Furstenberg, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Alec Furstenberg is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Furstenberg is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Furstenberg’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Furstenberg’s office at (215) 955-6983.
What languages does Dr. Furstenberg speak?
Dr. Furstenberg and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Furstenberg typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Furstenberg 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. Furstenberg. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Furstenberg typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alec Furstenberg 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. Furstenberg's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Furstenberg accept my insurance?
Dr. Furstenberg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-6983 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Furstenberg accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Furstenberg in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Furstenberg's office located?
Dr. Alec Furstenberg's Primary Practice
10800 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 955-6983
What is Dr. Furstenberg's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Furstenberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912532045.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Furstenberg?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Furstenberg
What is Dr. Alec Furstenberg's specialty?
Dr. Furstenberg is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Philadelphia, PA.
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. Alec Furstenberg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Furstenberg is affiliated with Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Temple University Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital 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 Alec Furstenberg accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Alec Furstenberg is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alec Furstenberg offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Furstenberg's office at (215) 955-6983 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alec Furstenberg?
Please contact Dr. Furstenberg's office at (215) 955-6983 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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