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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vonfricken, Surgeon in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Vonfricken is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vonfricken’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vonfricken’s office at (716) 859-2071.
Where did Dr. Vonfricken go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Vonfricken speak?
Dr. Vonfricken and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vonfricken treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Vonfricken 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. Vonfricken. 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:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Complete Heart Block
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
ICD-10 Codes:
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung Failure with High CO2
- Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
- Breathing Failure with Excess Carbon Dioxide
- Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Breathing Failure with Insufficient Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9692: Respiratory failure, unspecified with hypercapnia
- J9691: Respiratory failure, unspecified with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound dressing care
- Post-op dressing change
- Surgical wound management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Open Chest Wound
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Wounds and Injuries
- Chest Trauma
- Open Thorax Injury
- Chest Wall Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S21109A: Unspecified open wound of unspecified front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fluid Around the Heart
- Pericardial Disorder
- Pericardial Effusion
- Fluid in Pericardium
ICD-10 Codes:
- I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Pneumothorax
- Air in Chest Cavity
- Lung Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- J939: Pneumothorax, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dependence on Ventilator
- Respirator Dependence
- Breathing Machine Reliance
- Long-term Ventilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9911: Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
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:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Which procedures does Dr. Vonfricken perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Kurt Vonfricken may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vonfricken's office.
Does Dr. Vonfricken accept my insurance?
Dr. Vonfricken accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 859-2071 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vonfricken accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Vonfricken in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Express Scripts
Independent Health
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
Univera Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Vonfricken's office located?
What is Dr. Vonfricken's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vonfricken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851351746.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vonfricken?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vonfricken
What is Dr. Kurt Vonfricken's specialty?
Dr. Vonfricken is a Surgeon near Buffalo, NY. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Vonfricken to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kurt Vonfricken affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vonfricken is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center 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 Kurt Vonfricken accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Kurt Vonfricken is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kurt Vonfricken offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vonfricken's office at (716) 859-2071 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kurt Vonfricken?
Please contact Dr. Vonfricken's office at (716) 859-2071 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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