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Dr. Burton Brooks, MD
Bowling Green, KY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brooks, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Bowling Green, KY?
Dr. Burton Brooks, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bowling Green, KY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Brooks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brooks’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brooks’s office at (270) 745-1000.
What languages does Dr. Brooks speak?
Dr. Brooks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Brooks typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Brooks 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. Brooks. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Brooks typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Burton Brooks may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Brooks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Brooks accept my insurance?
Dr. Brooks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 745-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brooks accept in Bowling Green, KY?
Dr. Brooks in Bowling Green, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Brooks' office located?
What is Dr. Brooks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brooks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629263454.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brooks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brooks
What is Dr. Burton Brooks's specialty?
Dr. Brooks is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Bowling Green, KY.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Burton Brooks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brooks is affiliated with The Medical Center At Bowling Green, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital, T.j. Samson Community 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 Burton Brooks accepting new patients in Bowling Green, KY?
Yes, Dr. Burton Brooks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Burton Brooks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brooks's office at (270) 745-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Burton Brooks?
Please contact Dr. Brooks's office at (270) 745-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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