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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sorensen, Emergency Medicine Specialist in St George, UT?
Dr. Richard Sorensen, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in St George, UT. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Sorensen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sorensen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sorensen’s office.
Is Dr. Sorensen board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Sorensen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sorensen speak?
Dr. Sorensen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sorensen treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sorensen 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. Sorensen. 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Which procedures does Dr. Sorensen perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Richard Sorensen may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sorensen's office.
Does Dr. Sorensen accept my insurance?
Dr. Sorensen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sorensen accept in St George, UT?
Dr. Sorensen in St George, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CalOptima
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sorensen's office located?
What is Dr. Sorensen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sorensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184751547.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sorensen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sorensen
What is Dr. Richard Sorensen's specialty?
Dr. Sorensen is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near St George, UT. 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. Contact Dr. Sorensen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Sorensen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sorensen is affiliated with St. George Regional 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
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Is Richard Sorensen accepting new patients in St George, UT?
Yes, Dr. Richard Sorensen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Sorensen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sorensen's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Sorensen?
Please contact Dr. Sorensen's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Sorensen have?
Dr. Richard Sorensen is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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1380 E Medical Center Dr
St George, UT 84790