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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Somers, Hospitalist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Gerard Somers is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Somers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Somers’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Somers’s office at (916) 733-3400.
What languages does Dr. Somers speak?
Dr. Somers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Somers typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Somers 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. Somers. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Somers typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Gerard Somers may include:
Please contact Dr. Somers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Somers accept my insurance?
Dr. Somers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 733-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Somers accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Somers in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Somers' office located?
What is Dr. Somers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Somers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093107252.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Somers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Somers
What is Dr. Gerard Somers's specialty?
Dr. Somers is a Hospitalist near Sacramento, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Gerard Somers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Somers is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Woodland Memorial Hospital 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gerard Somers accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gerard Somers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gerard Somers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Somers's office at (916) 733-3400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gerard Somers?
Please contact Dr. Somers's office at (916) 733-3400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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