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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Suess, Critical Care Internist in Santa Maria, CA?
Dr. Eric Suess, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Maria, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Suess is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Suess’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Suess’s office at (805) 614-9834.
Is Dr. Suess board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Eric Suess, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Suess speak?
Dr. Suess and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Suess typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Suess 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. Suess. 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 with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Suess typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Eric Suess may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Suess' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Suess accept my insurance?
Dr. Suess accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 614-9834 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Suess accept in Santa Maria, CA?
Dr. Suess in Santa Maria, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Alabama
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Suess' office located?
What is Dr. Suess's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Suess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518166222.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Suess?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Suess
What is Dr. Eric Suess's specialty?
Dr. Suess is a Critical Care Internist near Santa Maria, CA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Eric Suess affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Suess is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Eric Suess accepting new patients in Santa Maria, CA?
Yes, Dr. Eric Suess is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Suess offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Suess's office at (805) 614-9834 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Suess?
Please contact Dr. Suess's office at (805) 614-9834 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Suess have?
Dr. Eric Suess is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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