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Dr. Eric Petersen, MD
Phoenix, AZ
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Petersen, Trauma Surgeon in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Eric Petersen, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ. He is board certified. Dr. Petersen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Petersen’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Petersen’s office at (602) 521-5968.
What languages does Dr. Petersen speak?
Dr. Petersen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Petersen treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Petersen 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. Petersen. 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.
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Gallbladder Disease
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
- Acute and chronic gallbladder attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Concussion
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S060XAA: Concussion with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Other Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Localized Skin Infection
- Specific Skin Infection
- Uncommon Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0889: Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
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:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- After Surgery
- Digestive Disease
- Postoperative Digestive Disorders
- Other GI Complications Post-Op
- Problems After Digestive Procedure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K9189: Other postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Which procedures does Dr. Petersen perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Eric Petersen may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Petersen's office.
Does Dr. Petersen accept my insurance?
Dr. Petersen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 521-5968 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Petersen accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Petersen in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
IASIS Healthcare
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Petersen's office located?
What is Dr. Petersen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Petersen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255727863.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Petersen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Petersen
What is Dr. Eric Petersen's specialty?
Dr. Petersen is a Trauma Surgeon near Phoenix, AZ. 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. Contact Dr. Petersen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Petersen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Petersen is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix 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 Eric Petersen accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Eric Petersen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Petersen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Petersen's office at (602) 521-5968 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Petersen?
Please contact Dr. Petersen's office at (602) 521-5968 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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