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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hipskind, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Visalia, CA?
Dr. John Hipskind, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Visalia, CA. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Hipskind graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed his residency at Cook County Hosp, Emergency Medicine; Naval Hosp-Jacksonville, Family Medicine. Dr. Hipskind is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hipskind’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hipskind’s office at (559) 624-2000.
Where did Dr. Hipskind go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hosp, Emergency Medicine; Naval Hosp-Jacksonville, Family Medicine | Cook County Hospital | Cook County Hospital Program
Medical School: Rush Med Coll of Rush University, Chicago Il | Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Is Dr. Hipskind board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. John Hipskind, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hipskind speak?
Dr. Hipskind and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hipskind typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hipskind 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. Hipskind. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hipskind typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Hipskind may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Hipskind's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hipskind accept my insurance?
Dr. Hipskind accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 624-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hipskind accept in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Hipskind in Visalia, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bright Health
Centene Corporation
Humana
Imperial Health Holdings
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hipskind's office located?
Dr. John Hipskind's Primary Practice
400 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 624-2000
What is Dr. Hipskind's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hipskind's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730190430.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hipskind?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hipskind
What is Dr. John Hipskind's specialty?
Dr. Hipskind is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Visalia, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. John Hipskind affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hipskind is affiliated with Kaweah Health 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Hipskind accepting new patients in Visalia, CA?
Yes, Dr. John Hipskind is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Hipskind offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hipskind's office at (559) 624-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Hipskind?
Please contact Dr. Hipskind's office at (559) 624-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Hipskind have?
Dr. John Hipskind is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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