Dr. Douglas Fitzwater, MD
Portageville, MO
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fitzwater, Pediatrician in Portageville, MO?
Where did Dr. Fitzwater go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
What languages does Dr. Fitzwater speak?
Dr. Fitzwater and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Fitzwater typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Fitzwater 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. Fitzwater. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Contaminant Exposure Screening
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Toxic Exposure Screening
- Environmental Toxin Check
- Pollutant Exposure Test
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Positive Pregnancy Test
- Pregnancy
- Confirmed Pregnancy
- Pregnant Result
- Positive HCG Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Fitzwater typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Fitzwater 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. Fitzwater. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Fitzwater accept my insurance?
Dr. Fitzwater accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 379-5467 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fitzwater accept in Portageville, MO?
Dr. Fitzwater in Portageville, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Spectrum
State of Missouri
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fitzwater's office located?
Dr. Douglas Fitzwater's Primary Practice
204 E 3rd St
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-5467
What hospitals are Dr. Fitzwater affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fitzwater has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fitzwater's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fitzwater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619967106.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fitzwater?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fitzwater