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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Leedekerken, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Gainesville, GA?
Dr. Jacob Leedekerken is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Leedekerken is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leedekerken’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leedekerken’s office at (678) 357-9327.
What languages does Dr. Leedekerken speak?
Dr. Leedekerken and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Leedekerken typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Leedekerken 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. Leedekerken. 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
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
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. Leedekerken typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Leedekerken 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. Leedekerken's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Leedekerken accept my insurance?
Dr. Leedekerken accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (678) 357-9327 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leedekerken accept in Gainesville, GA?
Dr. Leedekerken in Gainesville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliant Health Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mississippi Select Health Care
Molina Healthcare
New Era Life Insurance
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Leedekerken's office located?
Dr. Jacob Leedekerken's Primary Practice
743 Spring St NE
Gainesville, GA 30501
(678) 357-9327
What is Dr. Leedekerken's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leedekerken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003312067.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leedekerken?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leedekerken
What is Dr. Jacob Leedekerken's specialty?
Dr. Leedekerken is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Gainesville, GA.
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. Jacob Leedekerken affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Leedekerken is affiliated with Singing River Gulfport, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital, Memorial Hospital Gulfport, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Northside Hospital Forsyth 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 Jacob Leedekerken accepting new patients in Gainesville, GA?
Yes, Dr. Jacob Leedekerken is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jacob Leedekerken offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Leedekerken's office at (678) 357-9327 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jacob Leedekerken?
Please contact Dr. Leedekerken's office at (678) 357-9327 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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