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Dr. Jay Blankenship, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Salt Lake City, UT

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Blankenship, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT?

    Dr. Jay Blankenship, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Blankenship is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blankenship’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blankenship’s office at (864) 675-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Blankenship speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Blankenship 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. Blankenship. 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 Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jay Blankenship may include:

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

    Does Dr. Blankenship accept my insurance?

    Dr. Blankenship accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (864) 675-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Blankenship accept in Salt Lake City, UT?

    Dr. Blankenship in Salt Lake City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Blankenship's office located?

    University Of Utah Div Of Emergency Medicine

    30 N 1900 E Rm 1C26

    Salt Lake City, UT 84132

    (864) 675-4000

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    Dr. Jay Blankenship's Practice 2

    University of Utah Div of Emergency Medicine 30 No

    Salt Lake City, UT 84132

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    What hospitals are Dr. Blankenship affiliated with?

    Dr. Blankenship has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    St. Francis Downtown,Greenville, SC

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

    Dr. Blankenship's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356583611.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blankenship?

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

    What is Dr. Jay Blankenship's specialty?

    Dr. Blankenship is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Salt Lake City, UT.

    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. Jay Blankenship affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Blankenship is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Francis Downtown. 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

    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. Jay Blankenship accepting new patients in Salt Lake City, UT?

    Yes, Dr. Jay Blankenship is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jay Blankenship offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Blankenship's office at (864) 675-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jay Blankenship?

    Please contact Dr. Blankenship's office at (864) 675-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Blankenship's office located?

    Dr. Blankenship's office is located in Salt Lake City, UT.