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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gordon, Critical Care Internist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Nathaniel Gordon, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gordon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gordon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gordon’s office at (916) 679-3590.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gordon?
Dr. Nathaniel Gordon, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Critical Care Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Gordon empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Critical Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Sacramento, CA community, Dr. Gordon is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Gordon speak?
Dr. Gordon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Gordon typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Gordon 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. Gordon. 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:
- Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Breathing Failure with Insufficient Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Lung Failure with High CO2
- Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
- Breathing Failure with Excess Carbon Dioxide
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9691: Respiratory failure, unspecified with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9692: Respiratory failure, unspecified with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Gordon typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel Gordon may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Gordon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gordon accept my insurance?
Dr. Gordon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 679-3590 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gordon accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Gordon in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gordon's office located?
Dr. Nathaniel Gordon's Primary Practice
2825 Capitol Ave
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 679-3590
What is Dr. Gordon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gordon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063731966.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gordon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gordon
What is Dr. Nathaniel Gordon's specialty?
Dr. Gordon is a Critical Care Internist near Sacramento, CA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Nathaniel Gordon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gordon is affiliated with Mercy General 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. 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 Nathaniel Gordon accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nathaniel Gordon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nathaniel Gordon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gordon's office at (916) 679-3590 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nathaniel Gordon?
Please contact Dr. Gordon's office at (916) 679-3590 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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