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Dr. Michael Duerson, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Aurora, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Michael Duerson, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Duerson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Duerson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Duerson’s office at (303) 436-6000.

    What languages does Dr. Duerson speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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. Duerson typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Duerson may include:

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

    Does Dr. Duerson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Duerson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 436-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Colorado Access

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • HealthRight Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

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    Where is Dr. Duerson's office located?

    Dr. Michael Duerson's Primary Practice

    12605 E 16th Ave

    Aurora, CO 80045

    (303) 436-6000

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    Dr. Michael Duerson's Practice 2

    777 Bannock St

    Denver, CO 80204

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

    Dr. Duerson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669931804.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Duerson?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Duerson's specialty?

    Dr. Duerson 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. Michael Duerson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Duerson is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital, Hca Healthone Aurora, Hca Healthone Mountain Ridge, Hca Healthone Sky Ridge, Intermountain Health - Good Samaritan Hospital, Salina Regional Health Center 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. Michael Duerson accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Duerson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Duerson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Duerson's office at (303) 436-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Duerson?

    Please contact Dr. Duerson's office at (303) 436-6000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Duerson's office located?

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