27 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Vonfricken, Surgeon in Buffalo, NY?
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 a Surgeon like Dr. Vonfricken typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Complete Heart Block
- Arrhythmia
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Vonfricken typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Vonfricken 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lung Fluid Drainage
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Chest Fluid Removal
- Thoracic Paracentesis
CPT Codes:
- 32554: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; without imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Also known as:
- Tunneled Pleural Catheter Insertion
- Indwelling Pleural Catheter Placement
- Chest Drainage Catheter
- Permanent Pleural Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 32550: Insertion of indwelling tunneled pleural catheter with cuff
Also known as:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
Also known as:
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Wire Removal
- Pacemaker Lead Extraction
- Transvenous Electrode Removal
- Pacemaker Wire Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33235: Removal of transvenous pacemaker electrode(s); dual lead system
Also known as:
- Central Line Catheter Replacement
- Central Venous Catheter Exchange
- Non-Tunneled CVC Replacement
- IV Line Replacement (Central)
CPT Codes:
- 36580: Replacement, complete, of a non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous access
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Generator Removal
- ICD Pulse Generator Removal
- Implantable Defibrillator Explant
- Defibrillator Battery Removal
- Heart Defibrillator Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33241: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only
Also known as:
- Breastbone Cleaning Surgery
- Sternum debridement
- Chest bone cleaning
- Infected sternum treatment
CPT Codes:
- 21627: Sternal debridement
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vonfricken's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Vonfricken affiliated with?
Dr. Vonfricken has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Vonfricken's NPI number?A 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