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Dr. Michael Zappa, MD

Dr. Michael Zappa, MD

Fayetteville, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zappa, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Fayetteville, NC?

    Dr. Michael Zappa, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fayetteville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Zappa completed his residency at Univ Med Ctr-Ufhsc/J, Emergency Medicine Jacksonville Hlth Ed Prog, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the ACEP NATIONAL COUNCIL, CHAIRMAN/PALMS WEST HOSPITAL INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD, PALMS WEST HOSP MEDICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, FCEP BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PALMS WEST HOSP QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL CHAIRMAN, MASS CPR DAY CHAIRMAN FCEP, SOUTHERN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, PALM BEACH MEDICAL SOCIETY, FLORIDA COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, and American College of Emergency Physicians American Medical Association Southern Medical Association. Dr. Zappa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zappa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zappa’s office at (561) 798-3300.

    Where did Dr. Zappa go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Med Ctr-Ufhsc/J, Emergency Medicine Jacksonville Hlth Ed Prog, Internal Medicine | University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny

    Is Dr. Zappa board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Zappa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Zappa speak?

    Dr. Zappa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Zappa treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Zappa 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. Zappa. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Medical Check After Transport Accident
    • Post-accident medical exam
    • Car crash medical check
    • Transportation injury evaluation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z041: Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Coronavirus Test
    • SARS-CoV-2 Test
    • COVID Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Regional Enteritis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Terminal Ileitis
    • Complicated Crohn's Disease
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications
    • Regional Enteritis with Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
    • K50919: Crohn's disease, unspecified, with unspecified complications

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Procedure Not Performed Due to Patient Leaving
    • Patient left before treatment
    • Did not wait to be seen
    • Treatment abandoned by patient

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5321: Procedure and treatment not carried out due to patient leaving prior to being seen by health care provider

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Schizophrenia
    • Psychotic disorder
    • Thought disorder
    • Mental illness with psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Zappa perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Michael Zappa may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Zappa's office.

    Does Dr. Zappa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zappa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 798-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zappa accept in Fayetteville, NC?

    Dr. Zappa in Fayetteville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Alliance Behavioral Healthcare

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Zappa's office located?

    Dr. Michael Zappa's Primary Practice

    1638 Owen Dr

    Fayetteville, NC 28304

    (561) 798-3300

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    Dr. Michael Zappa's Practice 2

    150 Robeson St

    Fayetteville, NC 28301

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    Dr. Michael Zappa's Practice 3

    6387 Ramsey St

    Fayetteville, NC 28311

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    ACEP NATIONAL COUNCIL

    Member

    CHAIRMAN/PALMS WEST HOSPITAL INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD

    Chairman

    PALMS WEST HOSP MEDICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

    Member

    FCEP BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Board of Directors

    PALMS WEST HOSP QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL CHAIRMAN

    Chairman

    MASS CPR DAY CHAIRMAN FCEP

    Chairman

    SOUTHERN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

    Member

    PALM BEACH MEDICAL SOCIETY

    Member

    FLORIDA COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS

    Member

    FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

    Member

    AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

    Member

    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

    Member

    AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS

    Member

    American College of Emergency Physicians American Medical Association Southern Medical Association

    Member

    Awards

    Florida Super Doctors 2009 - South Florida Edition

    What is Dr. Zappa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Zappa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598733560.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zappa?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zappa

    What is Dr. Michael Zappa's specialty?

    Dr. Zappa is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Fayetteville, NC. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Zappa to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Zappa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zappa is affiliated with St. Mary's Medical Center - West Palm Beach, FL 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Michael Zappa accepting new patients in Fayetteville, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Zappa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Zappa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zappa's office at (561) 798-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Zappa?

    Please contact Dr. Zappa's office at (561) 798-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Zappa have?

    Dr. Michael Zappa is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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