Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Friesen, Internist in Lincoln, NE?
Where did Dr. Friesen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Is Dr. Friesen board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Ann Friesen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Friesen speak?
Dr. Friesen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Friesen typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Friesen 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. Friesen. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Friesen typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Ann Friesen may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Friesen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Friesen accept my insurance?
Dr. Friesen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Friesen accept in Lincoln, NE?
Dr. Friesen in Lincoln, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medica Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Friesen's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Friesen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Friesen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Friesen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Friesen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477561850.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Friesen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Friesen
What is Dr. Elizabeth Ann Friesen's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.