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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Friel, Infectious Disease Specialist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Brian Friel, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Friel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Friel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Friel’s office.
What languages does Dr. Friel speak?
Dr. Friel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Friel treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Friel 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. Friel. 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:
- Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Aureus Infection
- MRSA Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- MSSA Infection
- Sensitive Staph Infection
- Non-MRSA Staph
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Infection
- Drug-Resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9561: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B9562: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- E. Coli Infection
- Escherichia coli infection
- E. coli bacteria
- E. coli food poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9620: Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
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:
- 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Friel perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Brian Friel may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Friel's office.
Does Dr. Friel accept my insurance?
Dr. Friel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Friel accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Friel in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital BlueCross
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Health Partners Plans
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Friel's office located?
Dr. Brian Friel's Practice 3
50 Moisey Dr Ste 109
Hazle Township, PA 18202
(570) 501-6460
What is Dr. Friel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Friel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821358805.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Friel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Friel
What is Dr. Brian Friel's specialty?
Dr. Friel is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Allentown, PA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Friel to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Brian Friel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Friel is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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 Brian Friel accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Friel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Friel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Friel's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Friel?
Please contact Dr. Friel's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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