Alex Fertman MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
/Hospitalist Physician
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An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Health Insurance Plans Alex Fertman accepts
Issuer | Network | State | Plan Year | New Patients | Last Updated |
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UnitedHealthcare of North Carolina, Inc | NON-PREFERRED | NC | 2025 | accepting | Oct 09 2024 |
UnitedHealthcare of North Carolina, Inc | NON-PREFERRED | NC | 2024 | accepting | Oct 09 2024 |
AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina, Inc. | PREFERRED | NC | 2025 | accepting | Oct 18 2024 |
Source: CMS.gov, HealthPorta API