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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Person, Trauma Surgeon in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Joshua Person, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Galveston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Person is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Person’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Person’s office at (409) 772-6789.
What languages does Dr. Person speak?
Dr. Person and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Person typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Person 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. Person. 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:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Biliary Acute Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Gallstone Pancreatitis
- Bile Duct Related Pancreatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8510: Biliary acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection
Also known as:
- Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Cholecystitis
- Inflamed gallbladder
- Gallbladder attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K819: Cholecystitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Stones
- Gallstones
- Choledocholithiasis
- Biliary duct calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K35890: Other acute appendicitis without perforation or gangrene
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Person typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Person may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Person's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Person accept my insurance?
Dr. Person accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (409) 772-6789 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Person accept in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Person in Galveston, TX 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)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Person's office located?
Dr. Joshua Person's Primary Practice
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 772-6789
What hospitals are Dr. Person affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Person has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
John Sealy Hospital, Galveston,Galveston, TX
Ranked in 2 Procedures
John Sealy Hospital, Galveston,Galveston, TX
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Utmb Health Angleton Danbury Campus,Angleton, TX
Utmb Health Angleton Danbury Campus,Angleton, TX
What is Dr. Person's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Person's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114276599.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Person?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Person
What is Dr. Joshua Person's specialty?
Dr. Person is a Trauma Surgeon near Galveston, TX.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is Dr. Joshua Person affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Person is affiliated with John Sealy Hospital, Galveston 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
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Is Dr. Joshua Person accepting new patients in Galveston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Person is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Person offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Person's office at (409) 772-6789 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joshua Person?
Please contact Dr. Person's office at (409) 772-6789 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Person's office located?
Dr. Person's offices are located in Galveston, TX, League City, TX, and Angleton, TX.
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