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Dr. James Fierro, DO

Wilmington, DE

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fierro, Family Medicine Specialist in Wilmington, DE?

    Dr. James Fierro, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wilmington, DE with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Fierro completed his residency at Pcom Christiana Hlthcare/River, Family Medicine; Christiana Care Hlth Servs Inc, Family Medicine. Dr. Fierro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fierro’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fierro’s office at (302) 529-2255.

    Where did Dr. Fierro go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Pcom Christiana Hlthcare/River, Family Medicine; Christiana Care Hlth Servs Inc, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa

    What languages does Dr. Fierro speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fierro treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fierro 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. Fierro. 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Other hyperlipidemia
    • Other high lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7849: Other hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Other Hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Thyroid Gland Underactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Which procedures does Dr. Fierro perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Fierro may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fierro's office.

    Does Dr. Fierro accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fierro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 529-2255 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fierro accept in Wilmington, DE?

    Dr. Fierro in Wilmington, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Standard Life and Accident Insurance

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fierro's office located?

    Dr. James Fierro's Primary Practice

    1805 Foulk Rd Ste F

    Wilmington, DE 19810

    (302) 529-2255

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    Dr. James Fierro's Practice 2

    3567 Silverside Rd

    Wilmington, DE 19810

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    Dr. James Fierro's Practice 3

    6286 Limestone Rd Unit A

    Hockessin, DE 19707

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

    Dr. Fierro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154345379.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fierro?

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

    What is Dr. James Fierro's specialty?

    Dr. Fierro is a Family Medicine Specialist near Wilmington, DE. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Fierro to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Fierro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fierro is affiliated with Wilmington Hospital, Riddle Hospital, Beebe Healthcare 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is James Fierro accepting new patients in Wilmington, DE?

    Yes, Dr. James Fierro is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Fierro offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fierro's office at (302) 529-2255 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Fierro?

    Please contact Dr. Fierro's office at (302) 529-2255 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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