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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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 2 additional practice locations. 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 Dr. Blankenship 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.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Which procedures does Dr. Blankenship perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jay Blankenship may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Blankenship's office.
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
Affinity Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Blankenship's office located?
Dr. Jay Blankenship's Primary Practice
University of Utah Div of Emergency Medicine 30 North 1900 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
(864) 675-4000
Dr. Jay Blankenship's Practice 2
University of Utah Div of Emergency Medicine 30 No
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Dr. Jay Blankenship's Practice 3
30 N 1900 E Rm 1C26
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
(801) 587-7653
What is Dr. Blankenship's NPI number?An 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 a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Salt Lake City, UT. 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. Contact Dr. Blankenship to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jay Blankenship affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blankenship is affiliated with Pelham 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is 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 Jay Blankenship?
Please contact Dr. Blankenship's office at (864) 675-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Blankenship
University of Utah Div of Emergency Medicine 30 North 1900 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84132