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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. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Quadriplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Tetraplegia
    • Four limb paralysis
    • Complete paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    What procedures does Dr. Fricke perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Fricke 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. 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:

    • Implanted Pain Pump Management
    • Intrathecal Pump Reprogramming
    • Epidural Pump Refill
    • Pain Pump Evaluation
    • Drug Infusion Pump Management

    CPT Codes:

    • 62370: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill (requiring skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Intercostal Nerve Block
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections
    • Rib nerve injection
    • Chest wall nerve block
    • Intercostal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
    • 64420: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, single level

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • 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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