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Dr. Ronald Bekic, DO
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bekic, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. Ronald Bekic, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bekic graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Bekic is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bekic’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bekic’s office at (954) 642-2280.
Where did Dr. Bekic go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bekic speak?
Dr. Bekic and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bekic typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bekic 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. Bekic. 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
- 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 lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- 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
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause 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
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bekic typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Bekic may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Bekic's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bekic accept my insurance?
Dr. Bekic accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 642-2280 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bekic accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. Bekic in Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Sentara Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bekic's office located?
Dr. Ronald Bekic's Primary Practice
5430 NW 33rd Ave Ste 106
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 642-2280
What is Dr. Bekic's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bekic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457570384.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bekic?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bekic
What is Dr. Ronald Bekic's specialty?
Dr. Bekic is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Fort Lauderdale, FL.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist do?
A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Ronald Bekic affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bekic is affiliated with Holy Cross Health 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ronald Bekic accepting new patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Yes, Dr. Ronald Bekic is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ronald Bekic offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bekic's office at (954) 642-2280 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ronald Bekic?
Please contact Dr. Bekic's office at (954) 642-2280 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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