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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. He is board certified. 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 a 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Respiratory Disorder Screening
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Lung Disorder Screening
- Breathing Problem Check
- Pulmonary Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1383: Encounter for screening for respiratory disorder NEC
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Body Weight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E663: Overweight
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:
- 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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Malabsorption Due to Intolerance
- Malabsorption Syndromes
- Food Intolerance Malabsorption
- Digestive Intolerance
- Nutrient Malabsorption
ICD-10 Codes:
- K9049: Malabsorption due to intolerance, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Which procedures does Dr. Fontecha perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an 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
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
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?
No, Fontecha is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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