Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fuentes, Hospitalist in Torrington, CT?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fuentes?
Dr. Cesar Fuentes, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Hospitalist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Fuentes empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hospital Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Torrington, CT community, Dr. Fuentes is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Fuentes speak?
Dr. Fuentes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Fuentes typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Fuentes 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. Fuentes. 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:
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Pneumonitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Fuentes typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Cesar Fuentes may include:
Please contact Dr. Fuentes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fuentes accept my insurance?
Dr. Fuentes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 533-2981 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fuentes accept in Torrington, CT?
Dr. Fuentes in Torrington, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fuentes' office located?
Dr. Cesar Fuentes' Primary Practice
540 Litchfield St
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 533-2981
What hospitals are Dr. Fuentes affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fuentes has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fuentes's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fuentes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689861866.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fuentes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fuentes