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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Potts, Anesthesiologist in Laredo, TX?
Dr. Fred Potts, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Laredo, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 42 years. Dr. Potts is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Potts’s office at (956) 523-8875.
Where did Dr. Potts go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Potts speak?
Dr. Potts and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Potts typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Potts 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. Potts. 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:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Potts typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Fred Potts may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Potts' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Potts accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Potts' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Potts' office located?
Dr. Fred Potts' Primary Practice
1710 E Saunders St Ste 384
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 523-8875
What is Dr. Potts's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Potts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407927817.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Potts?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Potts
What is Dr. Fred Potts's specialty?
Dr. Potts is a Anesthesiologist near Laredo, TX.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Fred Potts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Potts 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 Fred Potts accepting new patients in Laredo, TX?
Yes, Dr. Fred Potts is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fred Potts offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Potts's office at (956) 523-8875 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fred Potts?
Please contact Dr. Potts's office at (956) 523-8875 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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