NV
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Von Foerster, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Sparks, NV?
Dr. Nicholas Von Foerster, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sparks, NV with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Von Foerster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Von Foerster’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. Von Foerster’s office at (412) 647-8284.
What languages does Dr. Von Foerster speak?
Dr. Von Foerster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Von Foerster treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Von Foerster 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. Von Foerster. 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
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Von Foerster perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nicholas Von Foerster 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. Von Foerster's office.
Does Dr. Von Foerster accept my insurance?
Dr. Von Foerster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 647-8284 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Von Foerster accept in Sparks, NV?
Dr. Von Foerster in Sparks, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Other Provider Networks
Renown Health / Hometown Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Von Foerster's office located?
Dr. Nicholas Von Foerster's Primary Practice
2375 E Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(412) 647-8284
What is Dr. Von Foerster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Von Foerster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851898258.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Von Foerster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Von Foerster
What is Dr. Nicholas Von Foerster's specialty?
Dr. Von Foerster is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Sparks, NV. 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. Von Foerster to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Von Foerster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Von Foerster is affiliated with Northern Nevada Medical Center 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
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Is Nicholas Von Foerster accepting new patients in Sparks, NV?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Von Foerster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Von Foerster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Von Foerster's office at (412) 647-8284 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Von Foerster?
Please contact Dr. Von Foerster's office at (412) 647-8284 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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