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Who is Dr. Friedman, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Dr. Benjamin Friedman, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Cedar Rapids, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Friedman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Friedman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Friedman’s office at (319) 398-6297.
What languages does Dr. Friedman speak?
Dr. Friedman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Friedman treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Friedman 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. Friedman. 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.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Kidney Pain
- Kidney Stones
- Pelvic Pain
- Renal Colic
- Kidney Stone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- N23: Unspecified renal colic
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:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Friedman perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Benjamin Friedman may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Friedman's office.
Does Dr. Friedman accept my insurance?
Dr. Friedman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 398-6297 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Friedman accept in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Dr. Friedman in Cedar Rapids, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthScope
Medical Associates Health Plans
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Friedman's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Friedman's Primary Practice
701 10th St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 398-6297
What is Dr. Friedman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942695986.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Friedman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Friedman
What is Dr. Benjamin Friedman's specialty?
Dr. Friedman is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Cedar Rapids, IA. 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. Contact Dr. Friedman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Friedman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Friedman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Benjamin Friedman accepting new patients in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Friedman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Friedman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Friedman's office at (319) 398-6297 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Friedman?
Please contact Dr. Friedman's office at (319) 398-6297 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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