DH
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Herkes, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Round Rock, TX?
Dr. Derek Herkes, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Round Rock, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Herkes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herkes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herkes’s office at (512) 352-7611.
What languages does Dr. Herkes speak?
Dr. Herkes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Herkes treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Herkes 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. Herkes. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled neck muscle
- Cervical strain
- Neck soft tissue strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S161XXA: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Allergy
- Allergic Reaction
- Hypersensitivity
- Allergic Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- T7840XA: Allergy, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Which procedures does Dr. Herkes perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Derek Herkes 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. Herkes' office.
Does Dr. Herkes accept my insurance?
Dr. Herkes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 352-7611 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Herkes accept in Round Rock, TX?
Dr. Herkes in Round Rock, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AlohaCare
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Herkes' office located?
Dr. Derek Herkes' Primary Practice
300 University Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 352-7611
What is Dr. Herkes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Herkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962909887.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herkes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Herkes
What is Dr. Derek Herkes's specialty?
Dr. Herkes is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Round Rock, TX. 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. Herkes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Derek Herkes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Herkes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville. 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Explore Emergency Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Derek Herkes accepting new patients in Round Rock, TX?
Yes, Dr. Derek Herkes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Herkes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Herkes's office at (512) 352-7611 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Herkes?
Please contact Dr. Herkes's office at (512) 352-7611 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Emergency Medicine Specialist Near Round Rock, TX
WE
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. William Ewen, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Round Rock, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
Round Rock, TX
JN
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Jaclyn Nguyen, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Round Rock, TX. She is board certified.
Round Rock, TX
CW
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Christopher Wallace, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Round Rock, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Round Rock, TX