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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Friters, Internist in Farrell, PA?
Dr. Michael Friters, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Farrell, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Friters is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Friters’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Friters’s office at (305) 823-5000.
What languages does Dr. Friters speak?
Dr. Friters and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Friters treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Friters 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. Friters. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Friters perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Michael Friters may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Friters' office.
Does Dr. Friters accept my insurance?
Dr. Friters accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 823-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Friters accept in Farrell, PA?
Dr. Friters in Farrell, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareCentrix
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of West Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Friters' office located?
What is Dr. Friters's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Friters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205286481.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Friters?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Friters
What is Dr. Michael Friters's specialty?
Dr. Friters is a Internist near Farrell, PA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Friters to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Friters affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Friters is affiliated with Good Samaritan Medical Center - West Palm Beach, Independence Health Westmoreland Hospital 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
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Is Michael Friters accepting new patients in Farrell, PA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Friters is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Friters offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Friters's office at (305) 823-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Friters?
Please contact Dr. Friters's office at (305) 823-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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