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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Galster, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Kellen Galster, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Galster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Galster’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Galster’s office at (702) 671-6437.
What languages does Dr. Galster speak?
Dr. Galster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Galster typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Galster 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. Galster. 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
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
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:
- 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Galster typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kellen Galster 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. Galster's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Galster accept my insurance?
Dr. Galster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 671-6437 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Galster accept in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Galster in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Samaritan Health Services
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Galster's office located?
Dr. Kellen Galster's Primary Practice
2040 W Charleston Blvd Ste 504
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 671-6437
What is Dr. Galster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Galster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982966735.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Galster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Galster
What is Dr. Kellen Galster's specialty?
Dr. Galster is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Las Vegas, NV.
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. Kellen Galster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Galster is affiliated with Sutter Solano Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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 Kellen Galster accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?
Yes, Dr. Kellen Galster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kellen Galster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Galster's office at (702) 671-6437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kellen Galster?
Please contact Dr. Galster's office at (702) 671-6437 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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