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Dr. Richard Fries, MD

Dr. Richard Fries, MD

Fairfield, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fries, Vascular Surgeon in Fairfield, OH?

    Dr. Richard Fries, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fairfield, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fries graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine. Dr. Fries is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fries’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fries’s office at (513) 924-8895.

    Where did Dr. Fries go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Fries board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Fries, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Fries speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fries treat?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Fries 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. Fries. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries
    • Bilateral leg claudication
    • PAD both legs pain with activity
    • Both legs artery pain when walking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
    • I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of Right Leg Arteries with Foot Ulcer
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • PAD with foot wound
    • Right leg artery disease with foot ulcer
    • Vascular ulcer on foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70235: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of right leg with ulceration of other part of foot

    What procedures does Dr. Fries perform?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Fries performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Fries. 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:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cimino Fistula
    • Vascular Access for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
    • Dialysis Access Graft
    • Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
    • Synthetic Graft for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)

    Also known as:

    • Catheter Placement in Aorta
    • Aortic catheterization
    • Aorta access procedure
    • Main artery catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta

    Also known as:

    • Basilic Vein Transposition for Dialysis Access
    • AV Fistula Creation
    • Basilic Vein Fistula
    • Dialysis Access Fistula
    • Upper Arm AV Fistula

    CPT Codes:

    • 36819: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm basilic vein transposition

    Also known as:

    • Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
    • AV fistula repair
    • Dialysis graft revision
    • Open AV fistula revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Fries accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fries accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (513) 924-8895 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fries accept in Fairfield, OH?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fries' office located?

    Dr. Richard Fries' Primary Practice

    3050 Mack Rd Ste 310

    Fairfield, OH 45014

    (513) 924-8895

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    Dr. Richard Fries' Practice 2

    4600 Smith Rd Ste A4

    Norwood, OH 45212

    (513) 351-2494

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    Dr. Richard Fries' Practice 3

    7335 Yankee Rd Ste 101

    Liberty Township, OH 45044

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

    Dr. Fries's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033321567.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fries?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Fries's specialty?

    Dr. Fries is a Vascular Surgeon near Fairfield, OH. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Fries to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Fries affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fries is affiliated with West Chester Hospital, Bethesda North 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 Richard Fries accepting new patients in Fairfield, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Fries is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Fries offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fries's office at (513) 924-8895 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Fries?

    Please contact Dr. Fries's office at (513) 924-8895 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Fries have?

    Dr. Richard Fries is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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