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Dr. David Nurkse, MD

Berkeley, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nurkse, Anesthesiologist in Berkeley, CA?

    Dr. David Nurkse, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nurkse is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nurkse’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nurkse’s office at (510) 204-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Nurkse speak?

    Dr. Nurkse and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nurkse treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Nurkse 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. Nurkse. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Weeks of Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy
    • Unspecified Gestational Age
    • Unknown Pregnancy Duration
    • Undetermined Weeks Pregnant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3A00: Weeks of gestation of pregnancy not specified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Depression
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F32A: Depression, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Does Dr. Nurkse accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nurkse accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 204-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nurkse accept in Berkeley, CA?

    Dr. Nurkse in Berkeley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nurkse's office located?

    Dr. David Nurkse's Primary Practice

    2450 Ashby Ave

    Berkeley, CA 94705

    (510) 204-4000

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    Dr. David Nurkse's Practice 2

    2001 Addison St

    Berkeley, CA 94704

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    Dr. David Nurkse's Practice 3

    350 Hawthorne Ave

    Oakland, CA 94609

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    What is Dr. Nurkse's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Nurkse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649659632.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nurkse?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nurkse

    What is Dr. David Nurkse's specialty?

    Dr. Nurkse is a Anesthesiologist near Berkeley, CA. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Nurkse to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Nurkse affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nurkse is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Anesthesiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is David Nurkse accepting new patients in Berkeley, CA?

    Yes, Dr. David Nurkse is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Nurkse offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nurkse's office at (510) 204-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Nurkse?

    Please contact Dr. Nurkse's office at (510) 204-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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