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Dr. Fernando Yepes, MD
Kearney, NE
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yepes, Critical Care Anesthesiologist in Kearney, NE?
Dr. Fernando Yepes, MD is a Critical Care Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Kearney, NE with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Yepes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yepes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yepes’s office at (308) 865-7990.
What languages does Dr. Yepes speak?
Dr. Yepes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Anesthesiologist like Dr. Yepes typically treat?
As a Critical Care Anesthesiologist, Dr. Yepes 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. Yepes. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
What procedures does a Critical Care Anesthesiologist like Dr. Yepes typically perform?
As a Critical Care Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Fernando Yepes may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Yepes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yepes accept my insurance?
Dr. Yepes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (308) 865-7990 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yepes accept in Kearney, NE?
Dr. Yepes in Kearney, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Yepes' office located?
Dr. Fernando Yepes' Primary Practice
3219 Central Ave Ste 200
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 865-7990
What is Dr. Yepes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yepes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366607624.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yepes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yepes
What is Dr. Fernando Yepes's specialty?
Dr. Yepes is a Critical Care Anesthesiologist near Kearney, NE.
What does a Critical Care Anesthesiologist do?
A critical care anesthesiologist is dedicated to the examination, management, and support of patients having multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to their clinical responsibilities, this specialist may oversee administrative chores in intensive care units, allowing the primary care physician, critical care team, and other medical specialists to collaborate effectively on patient care.
Is this Dr. Fernando Yepes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yepes is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne 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 a Critical Care Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Fernando Yepes accepting new patients in Kearney, NE?
Yes, Dr. Fernando Yepes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fernando Yepes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yepes's office at (308) 865-7990 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fernando Yepes?
Please contact Dr. Yepes's office at (308) 865-7990 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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