CF
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fuertes, Critical Care Internist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Christopher Fuertes, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fuertes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fuertes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fuertes’s office at (302) 421-4100.
What languages does Dr. Fuertes speak?
Dr. Fuertes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fuertes treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Fuertes 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. Fuertes. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Fuertes perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Fuertes may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fuertes' office.
Does Dr. Fuertes accept my insurance?
Dr. Fuertes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 421-4100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fuertes accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Fuertes in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Independence Blue Cross
Independent Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Fuertes' office located?
Dr. Christopher Fuertes' Primary Practice
10800 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(302) 421-4100
What is Dr. Fuertes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fuertes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700147147.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fuertes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fuertes
What is Dr. Christopher Fuertes's specialty?
Dr. Fuertes is a Critical Care Internist near Philadelphia, PA. 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. Contact Dr. Fuertes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Fuertes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fuertes is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Montgomery 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Christopher Fuertes accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Fuertes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Fuertes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fuertes's office at (302) 421-4100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Fuertes?
Please contact Dr. Fuertes's office at (302) 421-4100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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