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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Knotts, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Joplin, MO?
Dr. Derek Knotts, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Joplin, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Knotts is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knotts’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knotts’s office at (417) 556-2300.
What languages does Dr. Knotts speak?
Dr. Knotts and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Knotts treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Knotts 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. Knotts. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled neck muscle
- Cervical strain
- Neck soft tissue strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S161XXA: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, initial encounter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled lower back muscle
- Lumbar muscle strain
- Back tendon strain
- Lower back soft tissue strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
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
Which procedures does Dr. Knotts perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Derek Knotts 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. Knotts' office.
Does Dr. Knotts accept my insurance?
Dr. Knotts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 556-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Knotts accept in Joplin, MO?
Dr. Knotts in Joplin, MO 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
Community Care Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Indian Health Services
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Knotts' office located?
What is Dr. Knotts's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Knotts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235497363.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knotts?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Knotts
What is Dr. Derek Knotts's specialty?
Dr. Knotts is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Joplin, MO. 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. Knotts to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Derek Knotts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Knotts is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Joplin 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 Derek Knotts accepting new patients in Joplin, MO?
Yes, Dr. Derek Knotts is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Knotts offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Knotts's office at (417) 556-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Knotts?
Please contact Dr. Knotts's office at (417) 556-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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