
14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Petersen, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Reno, NV?
Dr. Courtenay Petersen, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Reno, NV. She has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Petersen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Petersen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Petersen’s office at (650) 690-6385.
Is Dr. Petersen board certified as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Courtenay Petersen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Petersen speak?
Dr. Petersen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Petersen typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Petersen 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. Petersen. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Petersen typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Courtenay Petersen may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Petersen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Petersen accept my insurance?
Dr. Petersen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 690-6385 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Petersen accept in Reno, NV?
Dr. Petersen in Reno, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Molina Healthcare
Renown Health
State of Nevada
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Petersen's office located?
What is Dr. Petersen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Petersen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598973000.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Petersen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Petersen
What is Dr. Courtenay Petersen's specialty?
Dr. Petersen is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Reno, NV.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Courtenay Petersen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Petersen is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Courtenay Petersen accepting new patients in Reno, NV?
Yes, Dr. Courtenay Petersen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Courtenay Petersen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Petersen's office at (650) 690-6385 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Courtenay Petersen?
Please contact Dr. Petersen's office at (650) 690-6385 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Courtenay Petersen have?
Dr. Courtenay Petersen is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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