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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amezcua, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Gerardo Amezcua, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Amezcua is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amezcua’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amezcua’s office at (817) 702-8840.
What languages does Dr. Amezcua speak?
Dr. Amezcua and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Amezcua typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Amezcua 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. Amezcua. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Muscle Spasms
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Muscle cramps
- Involuntary muscle contractions
- Muscle twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- M62838: Other muscle spasm
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Amezcua typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gerardo Amezcua 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. Amezcua's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Amezcua accept my insurance?
Dr. Amezcua accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 702-8840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amezcua accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Amezcua in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Cook Children's
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Amezcua's office located?
Dr. Gerardo Amezcua's Primary Practice
1500 S Main St
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 702-8840
What is Dr. Amezcua's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amezcua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427798347.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amezcua?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amezcua
What is Dr. Gerardo Amezcua's specialty?
Dr. Amezcua is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Fort Worth, TX.
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. Gerardo Amezcua affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amezcua is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, Medical City Alliance Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, White Rock Medical Center, Texas Health Arlington Memorial 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gerardo Amezcua accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Gerardo Amezcua is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gerardo Amezcua offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amezcua's office at (817) 702-8840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gerardo Amezcua?
Please contact Dr. Amezcua's office at (817) 702-8840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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