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Who is Dr. Bertelsen, Hospitalist in Farmington, MO?
Dr. Richard Bertelsen, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Farmington, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bertelsen completed his residency at Shands Jacksonville Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bertelsen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bertelsen’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bertelsen’s office at (417) 328-6000.
Where did Dr. Bertelsen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Shands Jacksonville Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Bertelsen board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Bertelsen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bertelsen speak?
Dr. Bertelsen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bertelsen treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Bertelsen 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. Bertelsen. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
- Acute Pancreas Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Bertelsen perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Bertelsen may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bertelsen's office.
Does Dr. Bertelsen accept my insurance?
Dr. Bertelsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 328-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bertelsen accept in Farmington, MO?
Dr. Bertelsen in Farmington, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Colorado
State of Tennessee
The Vanguard Group
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bertelsen's office located?
Dr. Richard Bertelsen's Primary Practice
1101 W Liberty St
Farmington, MO 63640
(417) 328-6000
What is Dr. Bertelsen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bertelsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427153766.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bertelsen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bertelsen
What is Dr. Richard Bertelsen's specialty?
Dr. Bertelsen is a Hospitalist near Farmington, MO. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Bertelsen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Bertelsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bertelsen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Banner North Colorado Medical Center, Banner Mckee Medical Center, Parkland Health Center - Farmington, Banner Health - Community Hospital, Banner Fort Collins Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Richard Bertelsen accepting new patients in Farmington, MO?
Yes, Dr. Richard Bertelsen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Bertelsen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bertelsen's office at (417) 328-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Bertelsen?
Please contact Dr. Bertelsen's office at (417) 328-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Bertelsen have?
Dr. Richard Bertelsen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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