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Dr. Tom Ashar, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Aurora, CO

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ashar, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Tom Ashar, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Ashar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ashar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ashar’s office at (720) 848-0000.

    Is Dr. Ashar board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Tom Ashar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ashar speak?

    Dr. Ashar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ashar typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ashar 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. Ashar. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • 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:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ashar typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Tom Ashar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ashar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ashar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ashar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ashar accept in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Ashar in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Colorado

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ashar's office located?

    Uchealth Anschutz Medical Campus

    12605 E 16th Ave

    Aurora, CO 80045

    (720) 848-0000

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    Dr. Tom Ashar's Practice 2

    18610 Green Valley Ranch Blvd

    Denver, CO 80249

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    What is Dr. Ashar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ashar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205888187.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ashar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ashar

    What is Dr. Tom Ashar's specialty?

    Dr. Ashar is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Aurora, CO.

    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 Dr. Tom Ashar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ashar is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital, Intermountain Health - Good Samaritan Hospital, Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, Hca Healthone Aurora, Hca Healthone Presbyterian St. Luke’s 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Tom Ashar accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Tom Ashar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tom Ashar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ashar's office at (720) 848-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tom Ashar?

    Please contact Dr. Ashar's office at (720) 848-0000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ashar's office located?

    Dr. Ashar's offices are located in Aurora, CO and Denver, CO.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tom Ashar have?

    Dr. Tom Ashar is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.