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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vets, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Steven Vets, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Vets is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vets’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vets’s office at (973) 971-5007.
What languages does Dr. Vets speak?
Dr. Vets and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vets typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vets 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. Vets. 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:
- Procedure Not Performed Due to Patient Leaving
- Patient left before treatment
- Did not wait to be seen
- Treatment abandoned by patient
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5321: Procedure and treatment not carried out due to patient leaving prior to being seen by health care provider
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vets typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Steven Vets 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. Vets' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vets accept my insurance?
Dr. Vets accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 971-5007 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vets accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Vets in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Moda Health
Providence Health & Services
Samaritan Health Services
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vets' office located?
What is Dr. Vets's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vets's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790944601.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vets?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vets
What is Dr. Steven Vets's specialty?
Dr. Vets is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Buffalo, NY.
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. Steven Vets affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vets is affiliated with Salem Hospital - Salem, Or, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Peacehealth Sacred Heart Medical Center Riverbend, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Uw Medical Center - Montlake 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Steven Vets accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Steven Vets is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Vets offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vets's office at (973) 971-5007 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Vets?
Please contact Dr. Vets's office at (973) 971-5007 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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