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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kreger, Critical Care Surgeon in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Emily Kreger, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA. Dr. Kreger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kreger’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kreger’s office at (559) 459-5196.
What languages does Dr. Kreger speak?
Dr. Kreger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Kreger typically treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Kreger 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. Kreger. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Kreger typically perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Kreger performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kreger. 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:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Does Dr. Kreger accept my insurance?
Dr. Kreger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 459-5196 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kreger accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Kreger in Fresno, CA 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
Central Health
City of Los Angeles
HealthRight Group
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kreger's office located?
What is Dr. Kreger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kreger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962780049.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kreger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kreger
What is Dr. Emily Kreger's specialty?
Dr. Kreger is a Critical Care Surgeon near Fresno, CA.
What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?
A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Emily Kreger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kreger is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Dignity Health - St. Mary 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
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Is Emily Kreger accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Emily Kreger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emily Kreger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kreger's office at (559) 459-5196 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emily Kreger?
Please contact Dr. Kreger's office at (559) 459-5196 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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