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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mcdonald, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Rifle, CO?
Dr. Nathan Mcdonald, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Rifle, CO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Mcdonald is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcdonald’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcdonald’s office at (603) 650-7317.
What languages does Dr. Mcdonald speak?
Dr. Mcdonald and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mcdonald typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mcdonald 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. Mcdonald. 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:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
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:
- 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- 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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mcdonald typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Mcdonald 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. Mcdonald's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mcdonald accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcdonald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 650-7317 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mcdonald accept in Rifle, CO?
Dr. Mcdonald in Rifle, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Mutual of Omaha
State of Colorado
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mcdonald's office located?
What is Dr. Mcdonald's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcdonald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760987648.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcdonald?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcdonald
What is Dr. Nathan Mcdonald's specialty?
Dr. Mcdonald is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Rifle, 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. Nathan Mcdonald affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcdonald is affiliated with Aspen Valley 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nathan Mcdonald accepting new patients in Rifle, CO?
Yes, Dr. Nathan Mcdonald is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nathan Mcdonald offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcdonald's office at (603) 650-7317 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nathan Mcdonald?
Please contact Dr. Mcdonald's office at (603) 650-7317 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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