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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Freitas, Infectious Disease Specialist in North Platte, NE?
Dr. Eduardo Augusto Freitas, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in North Platte, NE. He is board certified. Dr. Freitas is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Freitas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Freitas’s office at (308) 568-3500.
Is Dr. Freitas board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Eduardo Augusto Freitas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Freitas speak?
Dr. Freitas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Freitas typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Freitas 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. Freitas. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Wound Reopening
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound dehiscence
- Surgical wound disruption
- Opened wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8130XA: Disruption of wound, unspecified, initial encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Freitas typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Freitas performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Freitas. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Freitas accept my insurance?
Dr. Freitas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (308) 568-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Freitas accept in North Platte, NE?
Dr. Freitas in North Platte, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Centene Corporation
Medica Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Freitas' office located?
What is Dr. Freitas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Freitas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437248994.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Freitas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Freitas
What is Dr. Eduardo Augusto Freitas's specialty?
Dr. Freitas is a Infectious Disease Specialist near North Platte, NE.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Eduardo Augusto Freitas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Freitas is affiliated with Great Plains Health, Bryan Health Kearney Regional Medical Center 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Eduardo Augusto Freitas accepting new patients in North Platte, NE?
Yes, Dr. Eduardo Augusto Freitas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eduardo Augusto Freitas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Freitas's office at (308) 568-3500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eduardo Augusto Freitas?
Please contact Dr. Freitas's office at (308) 568-3500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eduardo Augusto Freitas have?
Dr. Eduardo Augusto Freitas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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