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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dierks, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Dr. Kathryn Dierks, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Cedar Rapids, IA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dierks graduated from University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences and completed her residency at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics. Dr. Dierks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dierks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dierks’s office at (563) 421-6610.
Where did Dr. Dierks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Medical School: University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dierks speak?
Dr. Dierks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dierks typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dierks 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. Dierks. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dierks typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Dierks 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. Dierks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dierks accept my insurance?
Dr. Dierks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (563) 421-6610 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dierks accept in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Dr. Dierks in Cedar Rapids, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Dierks' office located?
What is Dr. Dierks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dierks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013143999.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dierks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dierks
What is Dr. Kathryn Dierks's specialty?
Dr. Dierks is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Cedar Rapids, IA.
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. Kathryn Dierks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dierks is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital - Cedar Rapids, University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics 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 Kathryn Dierks accepting new patients in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Yes, Dr. Kathryn Dierks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathryn Dierks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dierks's office at (563) 421-6610 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathryn Dierks?
Please contact Dr. Dierks's office at (563) 421-6610 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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