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Dr. Richard Sontchi, MD

Dr. Richard Sontchi, MD

Lakeland, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sontchi, Critical Care Surgeon in Lakeland, FL?

    Dr. Richard Sontchi, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lakeland, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Sontchi is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sontchi’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sontchi’s office at (863) 284-1730.

    Is Dr. Sontchi board certified in Critical Care Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Sontchi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Sontchi speak?

    Dr. Sontchi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Sontchi treat?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Sontchi 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. Sontchi. 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:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Right Upper Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
    • RUQ pain
    • Pain in upper right stomach
    • Right upper belly pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
    • R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury with Unspecified Loss of Consciousness
    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
    • Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Head Injury with Undetermined Fainting
    • Brain Trauma with Unclear LOC
    • Unspecified Brain Injury
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • Head Injury Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S069X9A: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
    • S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Dependence on Ventilator
    • Respirator Dependence
    • Breathing Machine Reliance
    • Long-term Ventilation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9911: Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
    • Bowel Diverticular Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Which procedures does Dr. Sontchi perform as a Critical Care Surgeon?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Sontchi may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sontchi's office.

    Does Dr. Sontchi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sontchi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (863) 284-1730 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sontchi accept in Lakeland, FL?

    Dr. Sontchi in Lakeland, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sontchi's office located?

    Dr. Richard Sontchi's Primary Practice

    1324 Lakeland Blvd

    Lakeland, FL 33805

    (863) 284-1730

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    Dr. Richard Sontchi's Practice 2

    3030 Harden Blvd

    Lakeland, FL 33803

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    Dr. Richard Sontchi's Practice 3

    5149 N 9th Ave Ste 246

    Pensacola, FL 32504

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    What is Dr. Sontchi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sontchi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225287923.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sontchi?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sontchi

    What is Dr. Richard Sontchi's specialty?

    Dr. Sontchi is a Critical Care Surgeon near Lakeland, FL. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Sontchi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Sontchi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sontchi is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center 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 Richard Sontchi accepting new patients in Lakeland, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Sontchi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Sontchi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sontchi's office at (863) 284-1730 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Sontchi?

    Please contact Dr. Sontchi's office at (863) 284-1730 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Sontchi have?

    Dr. Richard Sontchi is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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