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Dr. Richard Defelice, MD
Sacramento, CA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Defelice, Critical Care Internist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Richard Defelice, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Defelice is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Defelice’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Defelice’s office at (916) 325-1040.
What languages does Dr. Defelice speak?
Dr. Defelice and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Defelice treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Defelice 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. Defelice. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Diabetes with Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Diabetic Acidosis
- High Ketones in Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1310: Other specified diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
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:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure Emergency
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Emergency
- Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
- Acute Hypertensive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I161: Hypertensive emergency
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
- Acute Pancreas Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Defelice perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Defelice may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Defelice's office.
Does Dr. Defelice accept my insurance?
Dr. Defelice accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 325-1040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Defelice accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Defelice in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Medicare
Other TPA
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Defelice's office located?
Dr. Richard Defelice's Primary Practice
1485 River Park Dr Ste 200
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 325-1040
What is Dr. Defelice's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Defelice's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063458495.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Defelice?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Defelice
What is Dr. Richard Defelice's specialty?
Dr. Defelice is a Critical Care Internist near Sacramento, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Defelice to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Defelice affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Defelice is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento. 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
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Is Richard Defelice accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Defelice is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Defelice offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Defelice's office at (916) 325-1040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Defelice?
Please contact Dr. Defelice's office at (916) 325-1040 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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