Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fontecha, Internist in Riverview, FL?
What languages does Dr. Fontecha speak?
Dr. Fontecha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fontecha typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fontecha typically perform?
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
Please contact Dr. Fontecha's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Fontecha affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fontecha has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fontecha's NPI number?A 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?
What does an Internist do?
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.