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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Friesen, Internist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Britney Friesen, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN. Dr. Friesen graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed her residency at University of Tennessee Program. Dr. Friesen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Friesen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Friesen’s office at (615) 342-1000.
Where did Dr. Friesen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Tennessee Program
Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC
What languages does Dr. Friesen speak?
Dr. Friesen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Friesen treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Friesen 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. Friesen. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Friesen perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Britney Friesen 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Friesen's office.
Does Dr. Friesen accept my insurance?
Dr. Friesen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 342-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Friesen accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Friesen in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Passport Health Plan
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Friesen's office located?
Dr. Britney Friesen's Primary Practice
2300 Patterson St
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 342-1000
What is Dr. Friesen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Friesen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083905822.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Friesen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Friesen
What is Dr. Britney Friesen's specialty?
Dr. Friesen is a Internist near Nashville, TN.
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.
Contact Dr. Friesen to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Britney Friesen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Friesen is affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center, The Medical Center at Bowling Green, Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, TriStar Summit Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Britney Friesen accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Britney Friesen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Britney Friesen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Friesen's office at (615) 342-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Britney Friesen?
Please contact Dr. Friesen's office at (615) 342-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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