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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desmidt, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Jeffrey Desmidt is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Desmidt is currently affiliated with St Louis University Hospital. Dr. Desmidt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desmidt’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desmidt’s office at (314) 268-7133.
What languages does Dr. Desmidt speak?
Dr. Desmidt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desmidt typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Desmidt 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. Desmidt. 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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desmidt typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Desmidt 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. Desmidt's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Desmidt accept my insurance?
Dr. Desmidt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 268-7133 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desmidt accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Desmidt in Saint Louis, MO 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 North Dakota
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medica Group
Medicare
Sanford Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Desmidt's office located?
What is Dr. Desmidt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desmidt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689056111.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desmidt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desmidt
What is Dr. Jeffrey Desmidt's specialty?
Dr. Desmidt is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Saint Louis, MO.
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. Jeffrey Desmidt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desmidt is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Fargo, Abbott Northwestern Hospital 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
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Is Jeffrey Desmidt accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Desmidt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Desmidt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desmidt's office at (314) 268-7133 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Desmidt?
Please contact Dr. Desmidt's office at (314) 268-7133 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Desmidt
St Louis University Hospital
3635 Vista Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110