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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Truax, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Gregory Truax, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Truax is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Truax’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Truax’s office at (702) 576-9608.
What languages does Dr. Truax speak?
Dr. Truax and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Truax typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Truax 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. Truax. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Truax typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Truax 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. Truax's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Truax accept my insurance?
Dr. Truax accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 576-9608 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Truax accept in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Truax in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Intermountain Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Truax's office located?
Dr. Gregory Truax's Primary Practice
8670 W Cheyenne Ave Ste 120
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 576-9608
What is Dr. Truax's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Truax's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366766099.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Truax?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Truax
What is Dr. Gregory Truax's specialty?
Dr. Truax is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Las Vegas, NV.
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. Gregory Truax affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Truax is affiliated with Renown Regional 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gregory Truax accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?
Yes, Dr. Gregory Truax is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gregory Truax offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Truax's office at (702) 576-9608 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gregory Truax?
Please contact Dr. Truax's office at (702) 576-9608 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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