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Who is Dr. Forestiere, Trauma Surgeon in Lakeland, FL?
Dr. Matthew Forestiere, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lakeland, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Forestiere is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forestiere’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forestiere’s office at (650) 868-9319.
What languages does Dr. Forestiere speak?
Dr. Forestiere and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Forestiere treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Forestiere 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. Forestiere. 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:
- Traumatic Brain Injury with Unspecified Loss of Consciousness
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Head Injury with Undetermined Fainting
- Brain Trauma with Unclear LOC
- Unspecified Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Brain Bleed
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- SAH
- Subarachnoid Hematoma
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
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S066X9A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
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:
- 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:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
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:
- Dependence on Ventilator
- Respirator Dependence
- Breathing Machine Reliance
- Long-term Ventilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9911: Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia with Obstruction
- Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Groin Hernia with Blockage
- Strangulated Inguinal Hernia
- Obstructed Groin Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4030: Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent
What procedures does Dr. Forestiere perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Forestiere 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. Forestiere. 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:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Does Dr. Forestiere accept my insurance?
Dr. Forestiere accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 868-9319 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Forestiere accept in Lakeland, FL?
Dr. Forestiere 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Forestiere's office located?
Dr. Matthew Forestiere's Primary Practice
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
(650) 868-9319
What is Dr. Forestiere's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Forestiere's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497013312.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forestiere?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forestiere
What is Dr. Matthew Forestiere's specialty?
Dr. Forestiere is a Trauma Surgeon near Lakeland, FL. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Forestiere to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Matthew Forestiere affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Forestiere is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Bartow Regional Medical Center. 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 Matthew Forestiere accepting new patients in Lakeland, FL?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Forestiere is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Forestiere offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Forestiere's office at (650) 868-9319 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Forestiere?
Please contact Dr. Forestiere's office at (650) 868-9319 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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