Dr. Robert Wierenga, MD

Carmel, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Wierenga, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Carmel, IN?

Dr. Robert Wierenga, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Carmel, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wierenga is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wierenga’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wierenga’s office at (269) 343-3900.

Is Dr. Wierenga board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

Yes, Dr. Robert Wierenga, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

What languages does Dr. Wierenga speak?

Dr. Wierenga and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wierenga typically treat?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wierenga 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. Wierenga. 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:

Urinary Tract Infection
UTI
Bladder infection
Kidney infection
Urine infection

ICD-10 Codes:

N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

Also known as:

Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Upper body pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R079: Chest pain, unspecified

Also known as:

Constipation
Difficulty Passing Stool
Infrequent Bowel Movements
Hard Stools

ICD-10 Codes:

K5900: Constipation, unspecified

Also known as:

Abdominal Pain
Stomach Ache
Belly Pain
Stomach Pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

Also known as:

Low Potassium
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Potassium
Hypokalemia
Potassium Deficiency

ICD-10 Codes:

E876: Hypokalemia

Also known as:

Viral Infection
Virus Infection
Viral Illness
Common Virus

ICD-10 Codes:

B349: Viral infection, unspecified

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:

Head Injury
Head Injuries
Head Trauma
Cranial Injury
Brain Injury

ICD-10 Codes:

S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

Also known as:

Acute Kidney Failure
Kidney Failure
Acute Renal Failure
Sudden Kidney Failure

ICD-10 Codes:

N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wierenga typically perform?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Wierenga may include:

Please contact Dr. Wierenga's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Wierenga accept my insurance?

Dr. Wierenga accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (269) 343-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Wierenga accept in Carmel, IN?

Dr. Wierenga in Carmel, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare

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Where is Dr. Wierenga's office located?

Dr. Robert Wierenga's Primary Practice

11700 N Meridian St

Carmel, IN 46032

(269) 343-3900

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Dr. Robert Wierenga's Practice 2

1000 S Main St

Tipton, IN 46072

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Dr. Robert Wierenga's Practice 3

1701 N Senate Blvd

Indianapolis, IN 46202

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What hospitals are Dr. Wierenga affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Wierenga has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Iu Health North Hospital,Carmel, IN

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Community Howard Regional Health,Kokomo, IN

What is Dr. Wierenga's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Wierenga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881856888.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wierenga?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wierenga

What is Dr. Robert Wierenga's specialty?

Dr. Wierenga is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Carmel, IN.

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 Dr. Robert Wierenga affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Wierenga is affiliated with Iu Health North Hospital 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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