Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fickes, Diagnostic Radiologist in Albany, NY?
Dr. Michael Fickes, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fickes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fickes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fickes’s office at (518) 262-5149.
What languages does Dr. Fickes speak?
Dr. Fickes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Fickes typically treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Fickes 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. Fickes. 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.
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:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Surgical Drain Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Drain removal after surgery
- Post-operative drain care
- Changing surgical drains
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4803: Encounter for change or removal of drains
What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Fickes typically perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Fickes 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. Fickes. 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.
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Also known as:
- Contrast Injection for Abscess/Cyst Assessment
- Shoulder Arthrography Injection
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Drainage Catheter Contrast Study
- Abscess Imaging
- Cystogram via Drain
- Shoulder MRI Injection
- Shoulder CT Injection
- Joint Injection for Imaging
- Contrast Injection for Shoulder Scan
CPT Codes:
- 49424: Contrast injection for assessment of abscess or cyst via previously placed drainage catheter or tube (separate procedure)
- 23350: Injection procedure for shoulder arthrography or enhanced CT/MRI shoulder arthrography
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Fickes accept my insurance?
Dr. Fickes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 262-5149 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fickes accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Fickes in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Fickes' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Fickes affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fickes has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital,Philadelphia, PA
Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked Mastectomy

Ranked Cancer Surgery
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Jefferson Bucks Hospital,Langhorne, PA
Ranked in 2 Procedures

Ranked in 2 Procedures
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center,Livingston, NJ
Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked in 6 Procedures

Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 6 Procedures
Temple University Hospital,Philadelphia, PA
Ranked Mastectomy
Ranked Mastectomy
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital,Philadelphia, PA
Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked in 9 Procedures

Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 9 Procedures
Jefferson Abington Hospital,Abington, PA
Ranked in 2 Procedures

Ranked in 2 Procedures