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Dr. Brett Zimmerman, MD

Victoria, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zimmerman, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Victoria, TX?

    Dr. Brett Zimmerman, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Victoria, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Zimmerman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zimmerman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zimmerman’s office at (361) 575-7441.

    What languages does Dr. Zimmerman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Zimmerman treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Zimmerman 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. Zimmerman. 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:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    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:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Lower belly pain
    • Pain in lower abdomen
    • Abdominal discomfort
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1030: Lower abdominal pain, unspecified
    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Health Concerns
    • Health Anxiety
    • Somatic Symptoms
    • Undiagnosed Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z711: Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made

    Also known as:

    • Bruise on Head
    • Bruises
    • Head contusion
    • Head bump
    • Black and blue mark on head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0083XA: Contusion of other part of head, initial encounter

    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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    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:

    • Croup
    • Throat Disorder
    • Acute Laryngitis
    • Laryngotracheobronchitis
    • Barking Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

    Which procedures does Dr. Zimmerman perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Brett Zimmerman may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Zimmerman's office.

    Does Dr. Zimmerman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zimmerman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 575-7441 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zimmerman accept in Victoria, TX?

    Dr. Zimmerman in Victoria, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Baylor Scott & White Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Driscoll Health Plan

    • First Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zimmerman's office located?

    Dr. Brett Zimmerman's Primary Practice

    506 E San Antonio St

    Victoria, TX 77901

    (361) 575-7441

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    Dr. Brett Zimmerman's Practice 2

    107 Swift St

    Refugio, TX 78377

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

    Dr. Zimmerman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295769586.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zimmerman?

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

    What is Dr. Brett Zimmerman's specialty?

    Dr. Zimmerman is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Victoria, TX. 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. Contact Dr. Zimmerman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brett Zimmerman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zimmerman is affiliated with Detar Hospital Navarro 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Brett Zimmerman accepting new patients in Victoria, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Brett Zimmerman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brett Zimmerman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zimmerman's office at (361) 575-7441 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brett Zimmerman?

    Please contact Dr. Zimmerman's office at (361) 575-7441 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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