MD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Difrancesca, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Farmington, NM?
Dr. Matthew Difrancesca, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Farmington, NM with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Difrancesca is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Difrancesca’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Difrancesca’s office at (505) 609-2000.
What languages does Dr. Difrancesca speak?
Dr. Difrancesca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Difrancesca typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Difrancesca 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. Difrancesca. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Difrancesca typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Difrancesca may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Difrancesca's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Difrancesca accept my insurance?
Dr. Difrancesca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 609-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Difrancesca accept in Farmington, NM?
Dr. Difrancesca in Farmington, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Colorado
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Difrancesca's office located?
Dr. Matthew Difrancesca's Primary Practice
801 W Maple St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 609-2000
What is Dr. Difrancesca's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Difrancesca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588041990.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Difrancesca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Difrancesca
What is Dr. Matthew Difrancesca's specialty?
Dr. Difrancesca is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Farmington, NM.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Matthew Difrancesca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Difrancesca is affiliated with Commonspirit - Mercy Hospital 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Matthew Difrancesca accepting new patients in Farmington, NM?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Difrancesca is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Difrancesca offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Difrancesca's office at (505) 609-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Difrancesca?
Please contact Dr. Difrancesca's office at (505) 609-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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