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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carstens, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Steven Carstens, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Visalia, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Carstens completed his residency at Kern Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Ami Presby Denver Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Carstens is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carstens’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carstens’s office at (559) 624-2000.
Where did Dr. Carstens go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kern Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Ami Presby Denver Hosp, Family Medicine
Is Dr. Carstens board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Steven Carstens, DO is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Carstens speak?
Dr. Carstens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Carstens treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Carstens 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. Carstens. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Carstens perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Steven Carstens may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Carstens' office.
Does Dr. Carstens accept my insurance?
Dr. Carstens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 624-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carstens accept in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Carstens in Visalia, CA 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 Shield of California
Bright Health
CalOptima
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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Where is Dr. Carstens' office located?
Dr. Steven Carstens' Primary Practice
3600 W Flagstaff Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 624-2000
What is Dr. Carstens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carstens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093826562.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carstens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carstens
What is Dr. Steven Carstens's specialty?
Dr. Carstens is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Visalia, CA. 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. Carstens to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Steven Carstens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carstens is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center 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 Steven Carstens accepting new patients in Visalia, CA?
Yes, Dr. Steven Carstens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Carstens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carstens's office at (559) 624-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Carstens?
Please contact Dr. Carstens's office at (559) 624-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Carstens have?
Dr. Steven Carstens is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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