Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fistler, Critical Care Internist in Newark, DE?
Dr. Christa Fistler, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Newark, DE with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Fistler graduated from Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College and completed her residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. Dr. Fistler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fistler’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fistler’s office at (302) 368-5515.
Where did Dr. Fistler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center | PENINSULA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College
Is Dr. Fistler board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christa Fistler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fistler speak?
Dr. Fistler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Fistler typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Fistler 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. Fistler. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Fistler typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christa Fistler may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Fistler's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fistler accept my insurance?
Dr. Fistler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 368-5515 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fistler accept in Newark, DE?
Dr. Fistler in Newark, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fistler's office located?
What is Dr. Fistler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fistler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770608887.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fistler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fistler
What is Dr. Christa Fistler's specialty?
Dr. Fistler is a Critical Care Internist near Newark, DE.
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. Christa Fistler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fistler is affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center 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 Christa Fistler accepting new patients in Newark, DE?
Yes, Dr. Christa Fistler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christa Fistler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fistler's office at (302) 368-5515 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christa Fistler?
Please contact Dr. Fistler's office at (302) 368-5515 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christa Fistler have?
Dr. Christa Fistler is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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