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Dr. Seth Ammerman, MD

Dr. Seth Ammerman, MD

Healdsburg, CA

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    Who is Dr. Ammerman, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Healdsburg, CA?

    Dr. Seth Ammerman, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Healdsburg, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Ammerman completed his residency at Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Pediatrics. Dr. Ammerman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ammerman’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ammerman’s office at (415) 552-3870.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ammerman?

    Dr. Seth Ammerman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Adolescent Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ammerman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Addiction/Substance Abuse, Adolescent Behavior-High Risk, Eating Disorders, Tobacco & Nicotine Cessation, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Healdsburg/CA community, Dr. Ammerman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Ammerman go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center CA

    • Residency: Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Pediatrics | University Michigan Medical Center

    Is Dr. Ammerman board certified in Adolescent Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Seth Ammerman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Ammerman speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ammerman treat?

    As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ammerman 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. Ammerman. 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:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Use
    • Opioid Dependence
    • Pain Relievers
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid consumption
    • Taking opioids
    • Opioid intake
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1190: Opioid use, unspecified, uncomplicated
    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight
    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling
    • Therapy Services
    • Support Sessions
    • Mental Health Support

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z719: Counseling, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Blood Alcohol and Drug Testing
    • Blood Alcohol Level
    • Drug Testing
    • Drug Screening
    • BAC Test
    • Toxicology Screen
    • Substance Use Testing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0283: Encounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Insomnia
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Sleeplessness
    • Trouble Sleeping
    • Adjustment Insomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F5102: Adjustment insomnia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Psychosocial Circumstance Problems
    • Social and psychological issues
    • Life circumstance difficulties
    • Environmental stress factors

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z658: Other specified problems related to psychosocial circumstances

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Acne Vulgaris
    • Acne
    • Common acne
    • Pimples
    • Breakouts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Underweight
    • Body Weight
    • Low body weight
    • Below healthy weight
    • Malnutrition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R636: Underweight

    Which procedures does Dr. Ammerman perform as a Adolescent Medicine Specialist?

    As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Seth Ammerman may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ammerman's office.

    Does Dr. Ammerman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ammerman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 552-3870 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ammerman accept in Healdsburg, CA?

    Dr. Ammerman in Healdsburg, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Cigna

    • CMS

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Harvard Pilgrim

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    Where is Dr. Ammerman's office located?

    Dr. Seth Ammerman's Primary Practice

    1381 University St

    Healdsburg, CA 95448

    (415) 552-3870

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    Dr. Seth Ammerman's Practice 2

    1195 W Fremont Ave

    Sunnyvale, CA 94087

    (408) 426-5590

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    Dr. Seth Ammerman's Practice 3

    240 Shotwell St

    San Francisco, CA 94110

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    Efficacy and Tolerability of Pharmacotherapies to Aid Smoking Cessation in Adolescents

    PEDIATRIC DRUGS, 2012

    Assessing teen smoking patterns: The weekend phenomenon

    DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE, 2012

    Aphylaxis From Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate in an Adolescent Girl

    OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2011

    Withdrawal symptoms over time among adolescents in a smoking cessation intervention

    ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS, 2009

    Ethical issues in research with homeless youths

    JOURL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 2008

    Ethical Issues in Research with Homeless Youths.

    Jourl of Advanced Nursing,, 2008

    The Relationship Between Homeless Youth and Juvenile Delinquency

    Jourl of Child and Adolescent Social Work, 2008

    Major depression among adolescent smokers undergoing treatment for nicotine dependence

    ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS, 2004

    Randomized clinical trial of the efficacy of Bupropion combined with nicotine patch in the

    JOURL OF CONSULTING AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, 2004

    Medical complications of eating disorders: An update

    JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 2003

    Children and adolescents with eating disorders: The state of the art

    PEDIATRICS, 2003

    Children and Adolescents With Eating Disorders: the State of the Art.

    Pediatrics, 2003

    Medical Complications of Eating Disorders: An Update.

    Jourl of Adolescent Health, 2003

    Adolescents with eating disorders - Primary care screening, identification, and early intervention

    NURSING CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2002

    Do adolescent smokers experience withdrawal effects when deprived of nicotine?

    EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, 2001

    Epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 2 infections in a high-risk adolescent population

    JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 1996

    Unique Considerations for Treating Eating Disorders in Adolescents and Prevention Intervention.

    Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 1996

    NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED TOBACCO ADVERTISING TARGETING ADOLESCENTS

    WESTERN JOURL OF MEDICINE, 1995

    EATING DISORDERS IN ADOLESCENTS - A POSITION PAPER OF THE SOCIETY FOR ADOLESCENT MEDICINE

    JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 1995

    EATING DISORDERS IN ADOLESCENTS - A BACKGROUND PAPER

    JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 1995

    THE USE OF NORPLANT AND DEPO-PROVERA IN ADOLESCENTS

    JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 1995

    ANOREXIA-NERVOSA PRESENTING AS A PERIPHERAL VASCULOPATHY IN AN ADOLESCENT MALE

    JOURL OF RHEUMATOLOGY, 1995

    DO ADOLESCENTS UNDERSTAND WHAT PHYSICIANS SAY ABOUT SEXUALITY AND HEALTH

    CLINICAL PEDIATRICS, 1992

    ECTOPIC PREGNCY IN ADOLESCENTS - A CLINICAL REVIEW FOR PEDIATRICIANS

    JOURL OF PEDIATRICS, 1990

    TYMPANOSTOMY TUBE COMPLICATIONS AND EFFICACY IN CHILDREN OF A RURAL-COMMUNITY

    WESTERN JOURL OF MEDICINE, 1986

    DIAGNOSTIC UNCERTAINTY IN ATYPICAL KAWASAKI DISEASE, AND A NEW FINDING - EXUDATIVE CONJUNCTIVITIS

    PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURL, 1985

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

    Dr. Ammerman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831290154.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ammerman?

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

    What is Dr. Seth Ammerman's specialty?

    Dr. Ammerman is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Healdsburg, CA. Contact Dr. Ammerman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Seth Ammerman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Ammerman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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    Is Seth Ammerman accepting new patients in Healdsburg, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Seth Ammerman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Seth Ammerman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ammerman's office at (415) 552-3870 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Seth Ammerman?

    Please contact Dr. Ammerman's office at (415) 552-3870 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Seth Ammerman have?

    Dr. Seth Ammerman is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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