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Who is Dr. Spears, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Garrick Spears, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Spears is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spears’s office at (202) 269-7001.
What languages does Dr. Spears speak?
Dr. Spears and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Spears typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Spears 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. Spears. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, 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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Spears typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Garrick Spears 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. Spears' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Spears accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Spears' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Spears' office located?
Dr. Garrick Spears' Primary Practice
1150 Varnum St NE
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-7001
What is Dr. Spears's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Spears's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477796704.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spears?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spears
What is Dr. Garrick Spears's specialty?
Dr. Spears is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Washington, DC.
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. Garrick Spears affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Spears is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Garrick Spears accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Garrick Spears is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Garrick Spears offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Spears's office at (202) 269-7001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Garrick Spears?
Please contact Dr. Spears's office at (202) 269-7001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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