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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Erickson, Trauma Surgeon in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Michael Erickson, DO is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Galveston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Erickson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Erickson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Erickson’s office at (409) 772-6781.
What languages does Dr. Erickson speak?
Dr. Erickson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Erickson treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Erickson 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. Erickson. 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:
- Second-Degree Chest Wall Burn
- Second-Degree Burn of the Forehead and Cheek
- Second-Degree Burn on Head, Face, or Neck
- Third-Degree Lower Back Burn
- Burns
- Partial thickness chest burn
- Moderate chest burn
- Thermal injury
- Skin burn
- Heat burn
- Scald
- Full thickness lower back burn
- Severe lower back burn
- Deep lower back burn
ICD-10 Codes:
- T2121XA: Burn of second degree of chest wall, initial encounter
- T2026XA: Burn of second degree of forehead and cheek, initial encounter
- T2020XA: Burn of second degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, initial encounter
- T2134XA: Burn of third degree of lower back, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K35890: Other acute appendicitis without perforation or gangrene
What procedures does Dr. Erickson perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Erickson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Erickson. 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:
- Small Burn Treatment
- Burns
- Partial-Thickness Burn Care
- Burn Debridement
- Minor Burn Dressing
- Small Burn Wound Care
CPT Codes:
- 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Does Dr. Erickson accept my insurance?
Dr. Erickson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (409) 772-6781 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Erickson accept in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Erickson in Galveston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bon Ton Department Stores
California Water Service Group
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Tennessee
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Erickson's office located?
Dr. Michael Erickson's Primary Practice
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 772-6781
What is Dr. Erickson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Erickson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336529312.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Erickson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Erickson
What is Dr. Michael Erickson's specialty?
Dr. Erickson is a Trauma Surgeon near Galveston, TX. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Erickson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Erickson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Erickson is affiliated with John Sealy Hospital, Galveston 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 Michael Erickson accepting new patients in Galveston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Michael Erickson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Erickson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Erickson's office at (409) 772-6781 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Erickson?
Please contact Dr. Erickson's office at (409) 772-6781 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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