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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Defrancesch, Internist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Giuliana Defrancesch, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Defrancesch graduated from Universidad Peruana Los Andes Facultad de Medicina Humana and completed her residency at Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Defrancesch is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Defrancesch’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Defrancesch’s office.
Where did Dr. Defrancesch go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Universidad Peruana Los Andes Facultad de Medicina Humana
Is Dr. Defrancesch board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Giuliana Defrancesch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Defrancesch speak?
Dr. Defrancesch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Defrancesch typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Defrancesch 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. Defrancesch. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Defrancesch typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Giuliana Defrancesch 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. Defrancesch's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Defrancesch accept my insurance?
Dr. Defrancesch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Defrancesch accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Defrancesch in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Defrancesch's office located?
What is Dr. Defrancesch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Defrancesch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154307783.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Defrancesch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Defrancesch
What is Dr. Giuliana Defrancesch's specialty?
Dr. Defrancesch is a Internist near Philadelphia, PA.
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.
Is this Dr. Giuliana Defrancesch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Defrancesch is affiliated with Temple University Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital 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
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Is Giuliana Defrancesch accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Giuliana Defrancesch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Giuliana Defrancesch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Defrancesch's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Giuliana Defrancesch?
Please contact Dr. Defrancesch's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Giuliana Defrancesch have?
Dr. Giuliana Defrancesch is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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