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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Franke, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Alexander Franke, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Franke is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franke’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franke’s office at (801) 581-2272.
What languages does Dr. Franke speak?
Dr. Franke and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Franke typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Franke 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. Franke. 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
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Franke typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Franke 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. Franke's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Franke accept my insurance?
Dr. Franke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 581-2272 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Franke accept in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Franke in Salt Lake City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Franke's office located?
Dr. Alexander Franke's Primary Practice
5121 S Cottonwood St
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 581-2272
What is Dr. Franke's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Franke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659930154.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franke?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Franke
What is Dr. Alexander Franke's specialty?
Dr. Franke is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Salt Lake City, UT.
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. Alexander Franke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Franke is affiliated with Swedish First Hill Campus, Swedish Cherry Hill Campus, Intermountain Medical Center, Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Swedish Issaquah Campus, Confluence Health Hospital - Central Campus 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 Alexander Franke accepting new patients in Salt Lake City, UT?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Franke is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Franke offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Franke's office at (801) 581-2272 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Franke?
Please contact Dr. Franke's office at (801) 581-2272 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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