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Who is Dr. Palmer, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. Bret Palmer, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Palmer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palmer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palmer’s office at (469) 401-2386.
What languages does Dr. Palmer speak?
Dr. Palmer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Palmer treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Palmer 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. Palmer. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brief Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Short-term psychosis
- Acute psychosis
- Temporary mental break
ICD-10 Codes:
- F23: Brief psychotic disorder
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Alcohol Intoxication
- Alcohol
- Alcohol poisoning
- Acute alcohol intoxication
- Being drunk
ICD-10 Codes:
- F10929: Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Which procedures does Dr. Palmer perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Bret Palmer 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. Palmer's office.
Does Dr. Palmer accept my insurance?
Dr. Palmer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (469) 401-2386 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palmer accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. Palmer in Fort Lauderdale, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
City of Los Angeles
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Molina
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Where is Dr. Palmer's office located?
Dr. Bret Palmer's Primary Practice
1600 S Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(469) 401-2386
What is Dr. Palmer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528164241.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palmer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palmer
What is Dr. Bret Palmer's specialty?
Dr. Palmer is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Fort Lauderdale, FL. 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. Palmer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bret Palmer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Palmer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Broward Health 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Bret Palmer accepting new patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Yes, Dr. Bret Palmer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bret Palmer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palmer's office at (469) 401-2386 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bret Palmer?
Please contact Dr. Palmer's office at (469) 401-2386 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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