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Dr. Brian Potts, MD

Dr. Brian Potts, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Berkeley, CA

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Potts, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Berkeley, CA?

    Dr. Brian Potts, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Potts graduated from University of California and completed his residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Potts is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Potts’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Potts’s office at (925) 962-1800.

    Where did Dr. Potts go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: University of California

    Is Dr. Potts board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Potts, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Potts speak?

    Dr. Potts and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Potts typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Potts 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. Potts. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    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:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Potts typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Brian Potts may include:

    Please contact Dr. Potts' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Potts accept my insurance?

    Dr. Potts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 962-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Potts accept in Berkeley, CA?

    Dr. Potts in Berkeley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Potts' office located?

    Berkeley Emergency Medical Group

    2450 Ashby Ave

    Berkeley, CA 94705

    (925) 962-1800

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    Dr. Brian Potts' Practice 2

    350 Hawthorne Ave

    Oakland, CA 94609

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    What is Dr. Potts's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Potts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073670931.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Potts?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Potts

    What is Dr. Brian Potts's specialty?

    Dr. Potts is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Berkeley, CA.

    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 Dr. Brian Potts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Potts is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Eden Medical Center, Sutter Solano Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Brian Potts accepting new patients in Berkeley, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Potts is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Potts offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Potts' office at (925) 962-1800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Potts?

    Please contact Dr. Potts' office at (925) 962-1800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Potts' office located?

    Dr. Potts' offices are located in Berkeley, CA and Oakland, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Potts have?

    Dr. Brian Potts is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.