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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. Dr. Fuertes is currently affiliated with St Francis Hospital. Dr. Fuertes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fuertes’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Fuertes typically 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. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Fuertes typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Fuertes 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. 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. 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:
- 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. 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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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.
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 this Dr. Christopher Fuertes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fuertes is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital - Wilmington, De, Northside Hospital Atlanta, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Montefiore Nyack 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 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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