Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Embers, Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist in Kansas City, KS?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Embers?
Dr. David Embers, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Embers empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Concussion Management, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Sports Injuries, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Kansas City, KS community, Dr. Embers is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Embers speak?
Dr. Embers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Embers typically treat?
As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Embers 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. Embers. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
Also known as:
- Right Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
Also known as:
- Plantar Fibromatosis
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Heel Injuries and Disorder
- Ledderhose disease
- Plantar fasciitis nodule
- Foot fibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis
What procedures does a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Embers typically perform?
As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Embers performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Embers. 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:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Embers accept my insurance?
Dr. Embers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (913) 588-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Embers accept in Kansas City, KS?
Dr. Embers in Kansas City, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State Farm Insurance
State of Missouri
Transamerica
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Embers' office located?
Dr. David Embers' Primary Practice
3901 Rainbow Blvd Ste 5300
Kansas City, KS 66160
(913) 588-5000
What hospitals are Dr. Embers affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Embers has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Embers's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Embers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801415096.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Embers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Embers