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Dr. Kjersti Hemak, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hemak, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Kjersti Hemak, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hemak is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hemak’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hemak’s office at (916) 784-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Hemak speak?

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

    • English
    • French
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hemak typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hemak 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. Hemak. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    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:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Psychosis
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic break
    • Mental break
    • Psychotic episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hemak typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kjersti Hemak may include:

    Please contact Dr. Hemak's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Hemak accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hemak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 784-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hemak accept in Sacramento, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hemak's office located?

    Dr. Kjersti Hemak's Primary Practice

    6600 Bruceville Rd

    Sacramento, CA 95823

    (916) 784-4000

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    Dr. Kjersti Hemak's Practice 2

    1600 Eureka Rd

    Roseville, CA 95661

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    Dr. Kjersti Hemak's Practice 3

    2025 Morse Ave

    Sacramento, CA 95825

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

    Dr. Hemak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760790745.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hemak?

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

    What is Dr. Kjersti Hemak's specialty?

    Dr. Hemak is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Sacramento, CA.

    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 Dr. Kjersti Hemak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hemak is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Marshall Hospital, Uc Davis Medical Center, Sutter Roseville Medical Center 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Kjersti Hemak accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kjersti Hemak is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kjersti Hemak offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hemak's office at (916) 784-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kjersti Hemak?

    Please contact Dr. Hemak's office at (916) 784-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hemak's office located?

    Dr. Hemak's offices are located in Sacramento, CA and Roseville, CA.