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Dr. Brian Zwern, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

New Braunfels, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zwern, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New Braunfels, TX?

    Dr. Brian Zwern, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Braunfels, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Zwern is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zwern’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zwern’s office at (512) 353-8979.

    What languages does Dr. Zwern speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
    • Bladder Disease
    • Urine and Urination
    • Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
    • Cystitis with Hematuria
    • Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria

    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:

    • 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:

    • Alcohol Abuse with Intoxication
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Problem drinking with intoxication
    • Alcohol poisoning
    • Acute alcohol intoxication

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F10129: Alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified

    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

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Brian Zwern may include:

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

    Does Dr. Zwern accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zwern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 353-8979 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zwern accept in New Braunfels, TX?

    Dr. Zwern in New Braunfels, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Christus Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Zwern's office located?

    Dr. Brian Zwern's Primary Practice

    244 Creekside Xing

    New Braunfels, TX 78130

    (512) 353-8979

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    Dr. Brian Zwern's Practice 2

    2201 Clear Creek Rd

    Killeen, TX 76549

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    Dr. Brian Zwern's Practice 3

    1301 Wonder World Dr

    San Marcos, TX 78666

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

    Dr. Zwern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144670076.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zwern?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Zwern's specialty?

    Dr. Zwern is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near New Braunfels, TX.

    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. Brian Zwern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zwern is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Resolute Baptist Hospital, Heart Hospital Of Austin, Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-New Braunfels, Ascension Seton Medical Center - Austin, Tx, University Hospital-San Antonio 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 Dr. Brian Zwern accepting new patients in New Braunfels, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Zwern is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Zwern offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zwern's office at (512) 353-8979 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Zwern?

    Please contact Dr. Zwern's office at (512) 353-8979 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Zwern's office located?

    Dr. Zwern's offices are located in New Braunfels, TX, Killeen, TX, and San Marcos, TX.