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Who is Dr. Barreras, Critical Care Internist in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. Nicholas Barreras, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Barreras is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barreras’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barreras’s office at (312) 567-2053.
What languages does Dr. Barreras speak?
Dr. Barreras and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Barreras typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Barreras 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. Barreras. 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:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Barreras typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Barreras may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Barreras' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Barreras accept my insurance?
Dr. Barreras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 567-2053 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Barreras accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. Barreras in Fort Lauderdale, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Barreras' office located?
Dr. Nicholas Barreras' Primary Practice
4725 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(312) 567-2053
What is Dr. Barreras's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barreras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942730742.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barreras?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barreras
What is Dr. Nicholas Barreras's specialty?
Dr. Barreras is a Critical Care Internist near Fort Lauderdale, FL.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Barreras affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Barreras is affiliated with Holy Cross Health 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 a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nicholas Barreras accepting new patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Barreras is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Barreras offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Barreras's office at (312) 567-2053 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Barreras?
Please contact Dr. Barreras's office at (312) 567-2053 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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