34 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Essmyer, Family Medicine Specialist in Milan, MO?
Dr. Dale Essmyer, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Milan, MO with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years. Dr. Essmyer graduated from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences/ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Essmyer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Essmyer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Essmyer’s office at (660) 265-4456.
Where did Dr. Essmyer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences/ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Essmyer speak?
Dr. Essmyer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Essmyer typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Essmyer 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. Essmyer. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seasonal Allergies
- Allergy
- Hay fever
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Pollen allergy
ICD-10 Codes:
- J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Essmyer typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Essmyer 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. Essmyer. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Group Speech Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
- Group Language Therapy
- Group Voice Therapy
- Group Communication Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
- 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Essmyer accept my insurance?
Dr. Essmyer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (660) 265-4456 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Essmyer accept in Milan, MO?
Dr. Essmyer in Milan, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Ascension Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
State of Missouri
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Essmyer's office located?
What is Dr. Essmyer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Essmyer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770666984.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Essmyer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Essmyer
What is Dr. Dale Essmyer's specialty?
Dr. Essmyer is a Family Medicine Specialist near Milan, MO.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Dale Essmyer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Essmyer is affiliated with Northeast Regional Medical Center 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
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Is Dale Essmyer accepting new patients in Milan, MO?
Yes, Dr. Dale Essmyer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dale Essmyer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Essmyer's office at (660) 265-4456 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dale Essmyer?
Please contact Dr. Essmyer's office at (660) 265-4456 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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