Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Primus, Internist in Modesto, CA?
Where did Dr. Primus go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Primus speak?
Dr. Primus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Primus typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Primus 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. Primus. 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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
- L89323: Pressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 3
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XD: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter
- T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Irritant Contact Dermatitis from Friction or Body Fluids
- Eczema
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Friction rash
- Body fluid skin irritation
- Chafing rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L24A0: Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids, unspecified
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:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
- Skin Condition
- Foot Ulcer
- Open Sore on Foot
- Venous Ulcer
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97522: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with fat layer exposed
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Primus typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Primus 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. Primus. 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. Primus accept my insurance?
Dr. Primus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 702-1200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Primus accept in Modesto, CA?
Dr. Primus in Modesto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Chinese Community Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
The Health Care Group
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Primus' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Primus affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Primus has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Primus's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Primus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366734618.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Primus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Primus
What is Dr. Frank Primus'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.