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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Uelk, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Wyandotte, MI?
Dr. John Uelk, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wyandotte, MI. Dr. Uelk is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Uelk’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Uelk’s office at (314) 605-4486.
Where did Dr. Uelk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Touro Center / College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Uelk speak?
Dr. Uelk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Uelk typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Uelk 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. Uelk. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tooth Decay
- Cavities
- Dental Caries
- Tooth Rot
ICD-10 Codes:
- K029: Dental caries, 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Uelk typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Uelk 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. Uelk's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Uelk accept my insurance?
Dr. Uelk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 605-4486 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Uelk accept in Wyandotte, MI?
Dr. Uelk in Wyandotte, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
Essence Healthcare
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Uelk's office located?
What is Dr. Uelk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Uelk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750525572.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uelk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Uelk
What is Dr. John Uelk's specialty?
Dr. Uelk is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Wyandotte, MI.
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. John Uelk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Uelk is affiliated with Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis, Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Ssm Health Depaul Hospital - St. Louis which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 John Uelk accepting new patients in Wyandotte, MI?
Yes, Dr. John Uelk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Uelk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Uelk's office at (314) 605-4486 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Uelk?
Please contact Dr. Uelk's office at (314) 605-4486 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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