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Who is Dr. Emerson, Anesthesiologist in Grand Junction, CO?
Dr. Carolyn Emerson, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Grand Junction, CO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Emerson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Emerson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Emerson’s office at (970) 254-1686.
What languages does Dr. Emerson speak?
Dr. Emerson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Emerson treat?
As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Emerson 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. Emerson. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Benign Duodenum Tumor
- Non-cancerous Stomach Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Non-cancerous duodenum growth
- Duodenal adenoma
- Duodenum benign neoplasm
- Benign stomach tumor
- Stomach neoplasm
- Non-malignant stomach mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D132: Benign neoplasm of duodenum
- D131: Benign neoplasm of stomach
Also known as:
- Benign Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous colon growth
- Colon adenoma
- Benign colon tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D126: Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation from Gallstones in Gallbladder and Bile Duct
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic Cholecystitis with Cholelithiasis and Choledocholithiasis
- Long-term Gallbladder Issues with Bile Duct Stones
- Chronic Combined Gallstone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8064: Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagus Disorder
- Varices of the Esophagus
- Enlarged Esophageal Veins
- Dilated Esophageal Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- I8500: Esophageal varices without bleeding
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Urge Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urge Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3941: Urge incontinence
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Barrett's condition
- Esophageal metaplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Emerson perform as a Anesthesiologist?
As a Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Carolyn Emerson may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Emerson's office.
Does Dr. Emerson accept my insurance?
Dr. Emerson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (970) 254-1686 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Emerson accept in Grand Junction, CO?
Dr. Emerson in Grand Junction, CO 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 Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Emerson's office located?
Dr. Carolyn Emerson's Primary Practice
2754 Compass Dr Ste 170
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 254-1686
Dr. Carolyn Emerson's Practice 3
2021 N 12th St Ste 170
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-1686
What is Dr. Emerson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Emerson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548552508.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Emerson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Emerson
What is Dr. Carolyn Emerson's specialty?
Dr. Emerson is a Anesthesiologist near Grand Junction, CO. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Emerson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carolyn Emerson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Emerson is affiliated with Community Hospital - Grand Junction, Co 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
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Is Carolyn Emerson accepting new patients in Grand Junction, CO?
Yes, Dr. Carolyn Emerson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carolyn Emerson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Emerson's office at (970) 254-1686 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carolyn Emerson?
Please contact Dr. Emerson's office at (970) 254-1686 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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