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Dr. John Yerxa, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Jacksonville, FL

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. Dr. Yerxa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yerxa’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Yerxa typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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

    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

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    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:

    • 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:

    • Respiratory Failure
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Yerxa typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Yerxa performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Yerxa's office located?

    Dr. John Yerxa's Primary Practice

    655 W 8th St

    Jacksonville, FL 32209

    (781) 454-6394

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    What is Dr. Yerxa's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is Dr. John Yerxa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yerxa is affiliated with Uf Health Jacksonville, Memorial Satilla Health, Mayo Building & Hospital - Florida 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 Dr. 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 Dr. John Yerxa?

    Please contact Dr. Yerxa's office at (781) 454-6394 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Yerxa's office located?

    Dr. Yerxa's office is located in Jacksonville, FL.