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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hurwitz, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Vancouver, WA?
Dr. Joshua Hurwitz, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Vancouver, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hurwitz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hurwitz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hurwitz’s office at (360) 514-2142.
Is Dr. Hurwitz board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Hurwitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hurwitz speak?
Dr. Hurwitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hurwitz typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hurwitz 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. Hurwitz. 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hurwitz typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Hurwitz 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. Hurwitz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hurwitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Hurwitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 514-2142 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hurwitz accept in Vancouver, WA?
Dr. Hurwitz in Vancouver, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
H & R Block
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Moda Health
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hurwitz's office located?
What is Dr. Hurwitz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hurwitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902065535.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hurwitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hurwitz
What is Dr. Joshua Hurwitz's specialty?
Dr. Hurwitz is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Vancouver, WA.
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. Joshua Hurwitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hurwitz is affiliated with Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center, Peacehealth St. John Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center 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 Joshua Hurwitz accepting new patients in Vancouver, WA?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Hurwitz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Hurwitz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hurwitz's office at (360) 514-2142 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Hurwitz?
Please contact Dr. Hurwitz's office at (360) 514-2142 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joshua Hurwitz have?
Dr. Joshua Hurwitz is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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