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Dr. Brian Fricke, MD

San Antonio, TX

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fricke, Physiatrist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Brian Fricke, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fricke is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fricke’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fricke’s office at (210) 450-6470.

    What languages does Dr. Fricke speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fricke treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Fricke 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. Fricke. 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:

    • Quadriplegia
    • Spastic Hemiplegia
    • Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
    • Incomplete Paraplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Tetraplegia
    • Four limb paralysis
    • Complete paralysis
    • Stiff paralysis on one side
    • Spastic one-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis with spasticity
    • Right-sided paralysis
    • Right dominant hemiplegia
    • Weakness on right side
    • Partial lower body paralysis
    • Incomplete paralysis of legs
    • Partial paraplegia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
    • G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
    • G8191: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right dominant side
    • G8222: Paraplegia, incomplete

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain after medical procedure
    • Chronic Pain
    • Chronic post-operative pain
    • Long-term pain after surgery
    • Persistent post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8928: Other chronic postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Left Frozen Shoulder
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Left adhesive capsulitis
    • Left shoulder stiffness
    • Left shoulder periarthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7502: Adhesive capsulitis of left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Does Dr. Fricke accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fricke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 450-6470 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fricke accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Fricke in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fricke's office located?

    Dr. Brian Fricke's Primary Practice

    7979 Wurzbach Rd

    San Antonio, TX 78229

    (210) 450-6470

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    Dr. Brian Fricke's Practice 2

    4502 Medical Dr

    San Antonio, TX 78229

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    Dr. Brian Fricke's Practice 3

    9150 Huebner Rd Ste 275

    San Antonio, TX 78240

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

    Dr. Fricke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932594397.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fricke?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Fricke's specialty?

    Dr. Fricke is a Physiatrist near San Antonio, TX. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Fricke to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brian Fricke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fricke is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio 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 Brian Fricke accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Fricke is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Fricke offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fricke's office at (210) 450-6470 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Fricke?

    Please contact Dr. Fricke's office at (210) 450-6470 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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