Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Segnitz, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Karl Segnitz, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Segnitz graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Group Health Cooperative. Dr. Segnitz is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Segnitz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Segnitz’s office at (831) 458-5537.
Where did Dr. Segnitz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Group Health Cooperative
Medical School: Oregon Health And Science University School of Medicine,Portland, Or, United States | Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Segnitz board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Karl Segnitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Segnitz speak?
Dr. Segnitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Segnitz typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Segnitz 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. Segnitz. 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:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Anorexia
- Eating Disorder
- Loss of appetite
- Lack of desire to eat
- Eating disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R630: Anorexia
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- DLB
- Lewy Body Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Segnitz typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karl Segnitz 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. Segnitz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Segnitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Segnitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 458-5537 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Segnitz accept in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Segnitz in Santa Cruz, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Segnitz's office located?
What is Dr. Segnitz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Segnitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487691184.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Segnitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Segnitz
What is Dr. Karl Segnitz's specialty?
Dr. Segnitz is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Santa Cruz, CA.
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. Karl Segnitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Segnitz is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Karl Segnitz accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes, Dr. Karl Segnitz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karl Segnitz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Segnitz's office at (831) 458-5537 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karl Segnitz?
Please contact Dr. Segnitz's office at (831) 458-5537 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karl Segnitz have?
Dr. Karl Segnitz is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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