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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fontecha, Internist in Riverview, FL?
Dr. Ernest Fontecha is an Internist, who primarily practices in Riverview, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fontecha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fontecha’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontecha’s office at (973) 731-6767.
What languages does Dr. Fontecha speak?
Dr. Fontecha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fontecha treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fontecha 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. Fontecha. 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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
- Lung Disease
- Lung infection
- Chest infection
- Acute respiratory infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J22: Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Respiratory Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Lung Disorder Screening
- Breathing Problem Check
- Pulmonary Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z1383: Encounter for screening for respiratory disorder NEC
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Lower limb pain
- Leg discomfort
- Aching leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79606: Pain in leg, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Fontecha perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Fontecha 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. Fontecha's office.
Does Dr. Fontecha accept my insurance?
Dr. Fontecha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 731-6767 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fontecha accept in Riverview, FL?
Dr. Fontecha in Riverview, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fontecha's office located?
Dr. Ernest Fontecha's Primary Practice
3140 S Falkenburg Rd Ste 302
Riverview, FL 33578
(973) 731-6767
What is Dr. Fontecha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fontecha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114230232.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fontecha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fontecha
What is Dr. Ernest Fontecha's specialty?
Dr. Fontecha is a Internist near Riverview, FL.
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. Fontecha to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ernest Fontecha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fontecha is affiliated with Tampa 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 Ernest Fontecha accepting new patients in Riverview, FL?
Yes, Dr. Ernest Fontecha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ernest Fontecha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fontecha's office at (973) 731-6767 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ernest Fontecha?
Please contact Dr. Fontecha's office at (973) 731-6767 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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