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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Douglas, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Derek Douglas, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY. Dr. Douglas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Douglas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Douglas’s office at (270) 798-8727.
What languages does Dr. Douglas speak?
Dr. Douglas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Douglas typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Douglas 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. Douglas. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Douglas typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Derek Douglas may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Douglas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Douglas accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 798-8727 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Douglas accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Douglas in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
State of Massachusetts
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Where is Dr. Douglas' office located?
Dr. Derek Douglas' Primary Practice
1 Audubon Plaza Dr
Louisville, KY 40217
(270) 798-8727
What is Dr. Douglas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Douglas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154747657.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Douglas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Douglas
What is Dr. Derek Douglas's specialty?
Dr. Douglas is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Louisville, KY.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Derek Douglas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Douglas is affiliated with Norton Hospital, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, Baptist Health Louisville 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Derek Douglas accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Derek Douglas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Douglas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Douglas's office at (270) 798-8727 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Douglas?
Please contact Dr. Douglas's office at (270) 798-8727 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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