Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Forrestel, Internist in Tucson, AZ?
What languages does Dr. Forrestel speak?
Dr. Forrestel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Forrestel typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Forrestel 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. Forrestel. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Lumbago and Sciatica
- Back and Leg Pain
- Sciatic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5440: Lumbago with sciatica, unspecified side
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Vision Screening
- Hearing Screening
- Eye and Ear Check-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Forrestel typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Forrestel 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. Forrestel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Forrestel accept my insurance?
Dr. Forrestel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 721-5330 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Forrestel accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Forrestel in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Christian Brothers Services (CBEBT)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
FMH Benefit Services
Highmark Health
Humana
Independent Health Association
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Forrestel's office located?
Dr. Andrew Forrestel's Primary Practice
5300 E Erickson Dr Ste 108
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 721-5330
What hospitals are Dr. Forrestel affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Forrestel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Forrestel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Forrestel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760918114.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forrestel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forrestel
What is Dr. Andrew Forrestel's specialty?
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.