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Who is Dr. Friskel, Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist in Kansas City, KS?
Dr. Eric Friskel, MD is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, KS with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Friskel is currently affiliated with Select Specialty Hospital Kansas City. Dr. Friskel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Friskel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Friskel’s office at (913) 732-5930.
Where did Dr. Friskel go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Friskel speak?
Dr. Friskel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Friskel typically treat?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Friskel 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. Friskel. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Friskel typically perform?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Eric Friskel may include:
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Management
- Narcolepsy Evaluation
- Sleep Consultation
- Sleep Medicine Consultation
- Sleep Medicine Follow Up
- Sleep Studies
Please contact Dr. Friskel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Friskel accept my insurance?
Dr. Friskel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (913) 732-5930 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Friskel accept in Kansas City, KS?
Dr. Friskel in Kansas City, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Community Care Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Friskel's office located?
Select Specialty Hospital Kansas City
1731 N 90th St
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 732-5930
What is Dr. Friskel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Friskel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649236647.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Friskel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Friskel
What is Dr. Eric Friskel's specialty?
Dr. Friskel is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist near Kansas City, KS.
What does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internist specializing in Sleep Medicine is certified in this subspecialty and focuses on the clinical evaluation, physiological testing, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. These specialists care for patients of all ages, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. Conditions they manage include, but are not limited to, sleep-related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnia's, circadian rhythm disorders, parasomnias, and sleep-related movement disorders.
Is this Dr. Eric Friskel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Friskel is affiliated with The University Of Kansas Hospital, Nkc Health which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Eric Friskel accepting new patients in Kansas City, KS?
Yes, Dr. Eric Friskel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Friskel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Friskel's office at (913) 732-5930 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Friskel?
Please contact Dr. Friskel's office at (913) 732-5930 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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