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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dirkes, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Olympia, WA?
Dr. William Dirkes, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Olympia, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Dirkes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dirkes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dirkes’s office at (253) 968-2997.
What languages does Dr. Dirkes speak?
Dr. Dirkes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Dirkes treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dirkes 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. Dirkes. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Dirkes perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. William Dirkes 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. Dirkes' office.
Does Dr. Dirkes accept my insurance?
Dr. Dirkes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 968-2997 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dirkes accept in Olympia, WA?
Dr. Dirkes in Olympia, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
Providence Health Plans
Trusteed Plans Service Corporation (TPSC)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dirkes' office located?
What is Dr. Dirkes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dirkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154668770.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dirkes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dirkes
What is Dr. William Dirkes's specialty?
Dr. Dirkes is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Olympia, WA. 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. Dirkes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Dirkes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dirkes is affiliated with Providence St. Peter 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is William Dirkes accepting new patients in Olympia, WA?
Yes, Dr. William Dirkes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Dirkes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dirkes's office at (253) 968-2997 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Dirkes?
Please contact Dr. Dirkes's office at (253) 968-2997 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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