37 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Doerfler, Internist in Tarentum, PA?
Where did Dr. Doerfler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Doerfler speak?
Dr. Doerfler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Doerfler typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Doerfler 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. Doerfler. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Surgical Drain Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Drain removal after surgery
- Post-operative drain care
- Changing surgical drains
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4803: Encounter for change or removal of drains
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Doerfler typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Frederick Doerfler 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. Doerfler's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Doerfler accept my insurance?
Dr. Doerfler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (724) 320-3240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Doerfler accept in Tarentum, PA?
Dr. Doerfler in Tarentum, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Federal government of the United States
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Doerfler's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Doerfler affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Doerfler has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Doerfler's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Doerfler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801873815.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Doerfler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Doerfler
What is Dr. Frederick Doerfler'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.