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Who is Dr. Defronzo, Infectious Disease Specialist in Springfield, NJ?
Dr. Stephen Defronzo, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Springfield, NJ. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Defronzo graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at St. Michael's Medical Center, Newark. Dr. Defronzo is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Defronzo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Defronzo’s office at (973) 376-7838.
Where did Dr. Defronzo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: St Michael's Medical Center, Newark, NJ
Residency: St. Michael's Medical Center, Newark | St Michael'S Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases St Michael'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | NEOMEN/St Michael's Hospital Program
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
Is Dr. Defronzo board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Defronzo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Defronzo speak?
Dr. Defronzo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Defronzo treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Defronzo 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. Defronzo. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Which procedures does Dr. Defronzo perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Stephen Defronzo may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Defronzo's office.
Does Dr. Defronzo accept my insurance?
Dr. Defronzo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 376-7838 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Defronzo accept in Springfield, NJ?
Dr. Defronzo in Springfield, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Defronzo's office located?
Dr. Stephen Defronzo's Primary Practice
216 Short Hills Ave
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-7838
What is Dr. Defronzo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Defronzo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922056548.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Defronzo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Defronzo
What is Dr. Stephen Defronzo's specialty?
Dr. Defronzo is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Springfield, NJ.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Defronzo to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Stephen Defronzo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Defronzo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Columbus Hospital LTACH. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Stephen Defronzo accepting new patients in Springfield, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Defronzo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Defronzo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Defronzo's office at (973) 376-7838 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Defronzo?
Please contact Dr. Defronzo's office at (973) 376-7838 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Defronzo have?
Dr. Stephen Defronzo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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