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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tirfe, Internist in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Lensa Tirfe, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tirfe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tirfe’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tirfe’s office at (410) 225-8000.
What languages does Dr. Tirfe speak?
Dr. Tirfe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tirfe typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tirfe 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. Tirfe. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Intestinal Fistula
- Colonic Disease
- Fistulas
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel fistula
- Enteric fistula
- Abdominal fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K632: Fistula of intestine
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tirfe typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lensa Tirfe may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Tirfe's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tirfe accept my insurance?
Dr. Tirfe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 225-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tirfe accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Tirfe in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Maryland
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tirfe's office located?
What is Dr. Tirfe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tirfe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053545921.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tirfe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tirfe
What is Dr. Lensa Tirfe's specialty?
Dr. Tirfe is a Internist near Baltimore, MD.
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.
Is this Dr. Lensa Tirfe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tirfe is affiliated with Ummc Midtown Campus 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lensa Tirfe accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Lensa Tirfe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lensa Tirfe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tirfe's office at (410) 225-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lensa Tirfe?
Please contact Dr. Tirfe's office at (410) 225-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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