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38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fitzgerald, Critical Care Internist in Bridgeport, CT?
Dr. William Fitzgerald, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Bridgeport, CT with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 38 years. Dr. Fitzgerald graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Kings County Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fitzgerald is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fitzgerald’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fitzgerald’s office at (203) 371-5400.
Where did Dr. Fitzgerald go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kings County Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Boston University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fitzgerald speak?
Dr. Fitzgerald and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Fitzgerald typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Fitzgerald 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. Fitzgerald. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
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:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
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:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Fitzgerald typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. William Fitzgerald may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Fitzgerald's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fitzgerald accept my insurance?
Dr. Fitzgerald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 371-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fitzgerald accept in Bridgeport, CT?
Dr. Fitzgerald in Bridgeport, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fitzgerald's office located?
Dr. William Fitzgerald's Primary Practice
3180 Main St Ste 201
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 371-5400
What is Dr. Fitzgerald's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fitzgerald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356485999.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fitzgerald?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fitzgerald
What is Dr. William Fitzgerald's specialty?
Dr. Fitzgerald is a Critical Care Internist near Bridgeport, CT.
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. William Fitzgerald affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fitzgerald is affiliated with St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport 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 William Fitzgerald accepting new patients in Bridgeport, CT?
Yes, Dr. William Fitzgerald is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Fitzgerald offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fitzgerald's office at (203) 371-5400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Fitzgerald?
Please contact Dr. Fitzgerald's office at (203) 371-5400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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