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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Day, Hospitalist in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Eric Day, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Day is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Day’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Day’s office at (559) 499-6500.
What languages does Dr. Day speak?
Dr. Day and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Day treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Day 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. Day. 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:
- Sepsis
- Severe Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Systemic Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
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:
- Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Delirium
- Alcohol use disorder
- Delirium tremens
- DTs
- Alcohol withdrawal psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F10231: Alcohol dependence with withdrawal delirium
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Adult Failure to Thrive
- Geriatric Failure to Thrive
- Unexplained Decline in Adults
- Wasting Syndrome in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- R627: Adult failure to thrive
Also known as:
- Toxic Brain Damage
- Toxic Encephalopathy
- Brain Poisoning
- Drug-Induced Brain Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G929: Unspecified toxic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Which procedures does Dr. Day perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Eric Day may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Day's office.
Does Dr. Day accept my insurance?
Dr. Day accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 499-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Day accept in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Day in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Day's office located?
Dr. Eric Day's Primary Practice
1595 Soquel Dr Ste 400
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(559) 499-6500
What is Dr. Day's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Day's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316443534.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Day?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Day
What is Dr. Eric Day's specialty?
Dr. Day is a Hospitalist near Santa Cruz, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Day to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Day affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Day is affiliated with Fresno Surgical 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Eric Day accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes, Dr. Eric Day is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Day offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Day's office at (559) 499-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Day?
Please contact Dr. Day's office at (559) 499-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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