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Who is Dr. Hegsted, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Spokane, WA?
Dr. Damian Hegsted, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Spokane, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hegsted is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hegsted’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hegsted’s office at (509) 473-3333.
What languages does Dr. Hegsted speak?
Dr. Hegsted and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hegsted treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hegsted 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. Hegsted. 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
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Hegsted perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Damian Hegsted 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. Hegsted's office.
Does Dr. Hegsted accept my insurance?
Dr. Hegsted accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (509) 473-3333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hegsted accept in Spokane, WA?
Dr. Hegsted in Spokane, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
CareOregon
Continental Benefits
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Hegsted's office located?
What is Dr. Hegsted's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hegsted's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912355223.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hegsted?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hegsted
What is Dr. Damian Hegsted's specialty?
Dr. Hegsted is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Spokane, 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. Hegsted to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Damian Hegsted affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hegsted is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Multicare Deaconess Hospital, Multicare Tacoma General Hospital. 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 Damian Hegsted accepting new patients in Spokane, WA?
Yes, Dr. Damian Hegsted is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Damian Hegsted offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hegsted's office at (509) 473-3333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Damian Hegsted?
Please contact Dr. Hegsted's office at (509) 473-3333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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