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Dr. Brett Wergin, MD

Fairbury, NE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wergin, Family Medicine Specialist in Fairbury, NE?

    Dr. Brett Wergin, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fairbury, NE with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wergin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wergin’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wergin’s office at (402) 729-3361.

    What languages does Dr. Wergin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Wergin treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wergin 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. Wergin. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Coronavirus Test
    • SARS-CoV-2 Test
    • COVID Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Lower Leg Muscle Strain in Left Leg
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Left Calf Muscle Strain
    • Left Shin Muscle Strain
    • Left Lower Leg Strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S86812D: Strain of other muscle(s) and tendon(s) at lower leg level, left leg, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Which procedures does Dr. Wergin perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brett Wergin may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wergin's office.

    Does Dr. Wergin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wergin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 729-3361 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wergin accept in Fairbury, NE?

    Dr. Wergin in Fairbury, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • MedStar Health

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Sanford Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wergin's office located?

    Dr. Brett Wergin's Primary Practice

    825 22nd St

    Fairbury, NE 68352

    (402) 729-3361

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    Dr. Brett Wergin's Practice 2

    2200 H St

    Fairbury, NE 68352

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    Dr. Brett Wergin's Practice 3

    1021 N 27th St

    Lincoln, NE 68503

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

    Dr. Wergin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912388927.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wergin?

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

    What is Dr. Brett Wergin's specialty?

    Dr. Wergin is a Family Medicine Specialist near Fairbury, NE. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Wergin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brett Wergin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wergin is affiliated with Bryan East Campus, CHI Health St. Elizabeth Regional 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Brett Wergin accepting new patients in Fairbury, NE?

    Yes, Dr. Brett Wergin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brett Wergin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wergin's office at (402) 729-3361 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brett Wergin?

    Please contact Dr. Wergin's office at (402) 729-3361 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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