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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Freitas, Internist in Parker, CO?
Dr. Diego Freitas, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Parker, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Freitas completed his residency at David Grant Usaf Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Freitas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Freitas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Freitas’s office at (720) 644-9355.
Where did Dr. Freitas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: David Grant Usaf Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda
Is Dr. Freitas board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Diego Freitas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Freitas speak?
Dr. Freitas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Freitas typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Freitas 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. Freitas. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Freitas typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Freitas 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. Freitas. 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
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Freitas accept my insurance?
Dr. Freitas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 644-9355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Freitas accept in Parker, CO?
Dr. Freitas in Parker, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Colorado
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Freitas' office located?
What is Dr. Freitas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Freitas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487634481.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Freitas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Freitas
What is Dr. Diego Freitas's specialty?
Dr. Freitas is a Internist near Parker, CO.
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. Diego Freitas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Freitas is affiliated with Baptist Hospital - Pensacola which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Diego Freitas accepting new patients in Parker, CO?
Yes, Dr. Diego Freitas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Diego Freitas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Freitas's office at (720) 644-9355 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Diego Freitas?
Please contact Dr. Freitas's office at (720) 644-9355 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Diego Freitas have?
Dr. Diego Freitas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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