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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Derks, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Lucia Derks, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Derks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Derks’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Derks’s office at (828) 765-4201.
What languages does Dr. Derks speak?
Dr. Derks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Derks treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Derks 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. Derks. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Pain in Lower Left Abdomen
- Pelvic Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Left lower quadrant pain
- Pain in left side of belly
- Left side abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1032: Left lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, 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
Which procedures does Dr. Derks perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lucia Derks 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. Derks' office.
Does Dr. Derks accept my insurance?
Dr. Derks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 765-4201 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Derks accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Derks in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Derks' office located?
What is Dr. Derks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Derks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285976456.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Derks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Derks
What is Dr. Lucia Derks's specialty?
Dr. Derks is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Asheville, NC. 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. Derks to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lucia Derks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Derks is affiliated with Mission Hospital 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 Lucia Derks accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Lucia Derks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lucia Derks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Derks's office at (828) 765-4201 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lucia Derks?
Please contact Dr. Derks's office at (828) 765-4201 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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