Dr. Benjamin Paul Frischhertz, MD is a pediatrician in Nashville, TN specializing in general pediatrics, pediatric cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2006 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin Paul Frischhertz, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
1215 21st Avenue South 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
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2200 Children's Way 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
719 Thompson Lane Suite 22100
Nashville, TN 37204
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Paul Frischhertz, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Paul Frischhertz, MD treated as a pediatrician in Nashville, TN were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Paul Frischhertz, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Paul Frischhertz, MD treated were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.
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Dr. Benjamin Paul Frischhertz, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2006. He completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology - American Board of Pediatrics, Adult Congenital Heart Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Tennessee.
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (2006)
Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals (2010)
Board Certification: Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology - American Board of Pediatrics, Adult Congenital Heart Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine (2010)
Licensed In: Tennessee
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benjamin Paul Frischhertz, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$798
Pacemakers $667 |
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$221
OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $47 |
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$199
MCS Multiple Products General $199 |
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$139
Tachy System $139 |
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$137
Adempas $137 |
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$603
Harmony $135 |
CRM $109 |
Ablation CathetersAccessories $109 |
ELIQUIS $108 |
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $76 |
Other $65 |
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Dr. Benjamin Frischhertz practices adult cardiology, pediatric cardiology, and general pediatrics in Nashville, TN. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Frischhertz include congenital heart disease. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He is affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
