Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fitzsimons, Nephrologist in Hershey, PA?
Where did Dr. Fitzsimons go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Connecticut Program A
What languages does Dr. Fitzsimons speak?
Dr. Fitzsimons and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Fitzsimons typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Fitzsimons 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. Fitzsimons. 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Overactive Parathyroid Glands due to Kidney Disease
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Renal Hyperparathyroidism
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2581: Secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Fitzsimons typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Fitzsimons may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Fitzsimons' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fitzsimons accept my insurance?
Dr. Fitzsimons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fitzsimons accept in Hershey, PA?
Dr. Fitzsimons in Hershey, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Medicare
Mpsers
Risant Health
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Fitzsimons' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Fitzsimons affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fitzsimons has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fitzsimons's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fitzsimons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720036445.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fitzsimons?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fitzsimons