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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yerxa, Trauma Surgeon in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. John Yerxa, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Yerxa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yerxa’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yerxa’s office at (781) 454-6394.
What languages does Dr. Yerxa speak?
Dr. Yerxa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Yerxa treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Yerxa 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. Yerxa. 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:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- TBI
- Head injury
- Brain trauma
- Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S062XAA: Diffuse traumatic brain injury 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:
- Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Unusual Neurological Symptoms
- Nerve Problems
- Brain and Nerve Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Pneumothorax
- Air in Chest Cavity
- Lung Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- J939: Pneumothorax, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Yerxa perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. John Yerxa 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. Yerxa's office.
Does Dr. Yerxa accept my insurance?
Dr. Yerxa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 454-6394 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yerxa accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Yerxa in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yerxa's office located?
What is Dr. Yerxa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yerxa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295121812.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yerxa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yerxa
What is Dr. John Yerxa's specialty?
Dr. Yerxa is a Trauma Surgeon near Jacksonville, FL. 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. Yerxa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Yerxa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yerxa is affiliated with UF Health Jacksonville, Mayo Building & Hospital - Florida, Memorial Satilla Health, UF Health Flagler Hospital 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
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Is John Yerxa accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes, Dr. John Yerxa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Yerxa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yerxa's office at (781) 454-6394 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Yerxa?
Please contact Dr. Yerxa's office at (781) 454-6394 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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