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Dr. Leslie Littlefield, MD

Critical Care Internist

Fairfield, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Littlefield, Critical Care Internist in Fairfield, CA?

    Dr. Leslie Littlefield, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Fairfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Littlefield is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Littlefield’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Littlefield’s office at (559) 448-4500.

    What languages does Dr. Littlefield speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Littlefield typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Littlefield 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. Littlefield. 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
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Shock
    • Circulatory Collapse
    • Systemic Shock
    • Unspecified Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R579: Shock, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Littlefield typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Littlefield 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. Littlefield. 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:

    • Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
    • Emergency intubation
    • Endotracheal tube placement
    • Airway management (emergency)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Littlefield accept my insurance?

    Dr. Littlefield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 448-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Littlefield accept in Fairfield, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Littlefield's office located?

    Dr. Leslie Littlefield's Primary Practice

    1200 B Gale Wilson Blvd

    Fairfield, CA 94533

    (559) 448-4500

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    Dr. Leslie Littlefield's Practice 2

    1411 E 31st St

    Oakland, CA 94602

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    Dr. Leslie Littlefield's Practice 3

    1000 Nut Tree Rd

    Vacaville, CA 95687

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    What hospitals are Dr. Littlefield affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Littlefield has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Northbay Medical Center,Fairfield, CA
    Mercy Hospital Of Folsom,Folsom, CA
    Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital,Grass Valley, CA

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

    Dr. Littlefield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891181616.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Littlefield?

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

    What is Dr. Leslie Littlefield's specialty?

    Dr. Littlefield is a Critical Care Internist near Fairfield, CA.

    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 Dr. Leslie Littlefield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Littlefield is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Mercy General Hospital, Woodland Memorial 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

    When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Leslie Littlefield accepting new patients in Fairfield, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Leslie Littlefield is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leslie Littlefield offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Littlefield's office at (559) 448-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Leslie Littlefield?

    Please contact Dr. Littlefield's office at (559) 448-4500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Littlefield's office located?

    Dr. Littlefield's offices are located in Fairfield, CA, Oakland, CA, and Vacaville, CA.