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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Etra, Trauma Surgeon in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Joanna Etra, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO. Dr. Etra is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Etra’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Etra’s office at (617) 632-9922.
What languages does Dr. Etra speak?
Dr. Etra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Etra typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Etra 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. Etra. 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:
- 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:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Other Breathing Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Abnormal respiration
- Breathing irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Etra typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Etra 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. Etra. 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:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- Reopening of Recent Abdominal Surgery
- Laparotomy Reopening
- Abdominal Incision Re-exploration
- Post-Surgical Abdominal Re-entry
CPT Codes:
- 49002: Reopening of recent laparotomy
Also known as:
- Small Intestine Resection
- Enterectomy
- Bowel resection
- Small bowel removal
- Intestinal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44120: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single resection and anastomosis
Also known as:
- Ileostomy or Jejunostomy
- Ostomy
- Bowel Diversion Surgery
- Small Intestine Ostomy
- Stoma Creation (Ileum/Jejunum)
CPT Codes:
- 44310: Ileostomy or jejunostomy, non-tube
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Also known as:
- Re-closure of Surgical Wound
- Secondary Wound Closure
- Repair of Wound Dehiscence
- Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
- Extensive Wound Re-stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated
Does Dr. Etra accept my insurance?
Dr. Etra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 632-9922 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Etra accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Etra in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Etra's office located?
What is Dr. Etra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Etra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003233560.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Etra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Etra
What is Dr. Joanna Etra's specialty?
Dr. Etra is a Trauma Surgeon near Aurora, CO.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Joanna Etra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Etra is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital, Banner Wyoming Medical Center, Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, Aspen Valley Hospital, Intermountain Health - Good Samaritan Hospital 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
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Is Joanna Etra accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Joanna Etra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joanna Etra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Etra's office at (617) 632-9922 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joanna Etra?
Please contact Dr. Etra's office at (617) 632-9922 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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