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Dr. Alexandria Defabio, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Dover, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Defabio, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Dover, OH?

    Dr. Alexandria Defabio, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Dover, OH with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Defabio is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Defabio’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Defabio’s office at (216) 444-2273.

    What languages does Dr. Defabio speak?

    Dr. Defabio and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Defabio typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Defabio 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. Defabio. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • 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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Defabio typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexandria Defabio may include:

    Please contact Dr. Defabio's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Defabio accept my insurance?

    Dr. Defabio accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Defabio accept in Dover, OH?

    Dr. Defabio in Dover, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual of Ohio

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Defabio's office located?

    Dr. Alexandria Defabio's Primary Practice

    659 Boulevard St

    Dover, OH 44622

    (216) 444-2273

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    Dr. Alexandria Defabio's Practice 2

    12300 McCracken Rd

    Cleveland, OH 44125

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    Dr. Alexandria Defabio's Practice 3

    9500 Euclid Ave

    Cleveland, OH 44195

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    What is Dr. Defabio's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Defabio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063076743.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Defabio?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Defabio

    What is Dr. Alexandria Defabio's specialty?

    Dr. Defabio is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Dover, OH.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Alexandria Defabio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Defabio is affiliated with Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland Clinic - Lutheran Hospital, Union Hospital - Dover, Oh, Marymount Hospital, Southwest General Health 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Alexandria Defabio accepting new patients in Dover, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Alexandria Defabio is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexandria Defabio offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Defabio's office at (216) 444-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alexandria Defabio?

    Please contact Dr. Defabio's office at (216) 444-2273 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Defabio's office located?

    Dr. Defabio's offices are located in Dover, OH and Cleveland, OH.