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Who is Dr. Gilliam, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Denver, CO?
Dr. Sheaffer Gilliam, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Denver, CO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gilliam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gilliam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gilliam’s office at (303) 436-4949.
What languages does Dr. Gilliam speak?
Dr. Gilliam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gilliam typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gilliam 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. Gilliam. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, 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:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gilliam typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sheaffer Gilliam 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. Gilliam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gilliam accept my insurance?
Dr. Gilliam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 436-4949 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gilliam accept in Denver, CO?
Dr. Gilliam in Denver, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Gilliam's office located?
What is Dr. Gilliam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gilliam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962896324.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gilliam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gilliam
What is Dr. Sheaffer Gilliam's specialty?
Dr. Gilliam is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Denver, CO.
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. Sheaffer Gilliam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gilliam is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Denver Health Main Campus, Midwest Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Sheaffer Gilliam accepting new patients in Denver, CO?
Yes, Dr. Sheaffer Gilliam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheaffer Gilliam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gilliam's office at (303) 436-4949 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheaffer Gilliam?
Please contact Dr. Gilliam's office at (303) 436-4949 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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