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Dr. Garrett Risley, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Family Medicine Specialist

Des Moines, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Risley, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. Garrett Risley, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Risley is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Risley’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Risley’s office at (515) 643-2682.

    What languages does Dr. Risley speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Risley typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Risley 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. Risley. 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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Back Pain
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Risley typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Garrett Risley may include:

    Please contact Dr. Risley's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Risley accept my insurance?

    Dr. Risley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 643-2682 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Risley accept in Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. Risley in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Holdings

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Risley's office located?

    Dr. Garrett Risley's Primary Practice

    1111 6th Ave

    Des Moines, IA 50314

    (515) 643-2682

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    Dr. Garrett Risley's Practice 2

    515 Pacific Ave

    Audubon, IA 50025

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

    Dr. Risley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598328858.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Risley?

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

    What is Dr. Garrett Risley's specialty?

    Dr. Risley is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Des Moines, IA.

    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 Dr. Garrett Risley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Risley is affiliated with Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood, Hendrick Medical Center, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Shannon 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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 Dr. Garrett Risley accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Garrett Risley is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Garrett Risley offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Risley's office at (515) 643-2682 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Garrett Risley?

    Please contact Dr. Risley's office at (515) 643-2682 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Risley's office located?

    Dr. Risley's offices are located in Des Moines, IA and Audubon, IA.