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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Joerke, Internist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Frank Joerke, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Joerke graduated from Eberhard Karls Universit‰t T¸bingen Medizinische Fakult‰t. Dr. Joerke is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joerke’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joerke’s office at (408) 972-3000.
Where did Dr. Joerke go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Eberhard Karls Universit‰t T¸bingen Medizinische Fakult‰t
Is Dr. Joerke board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Frank Joerke, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Joerke speak?
Dr. Joerke and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Joerke typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Joerke 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. Joerke. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Joerke typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Frank Joerke may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Joerke's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Joerke accept my insurance?
Dr. Joerke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 972-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Joerke accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Joerke in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Joerke's office located?
What is Dr. Joerke's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Joerke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285814764.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joerke?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Joerke
What is Dr. Frank Joerke's specialty?
Dr. Joerke is a Internist near San Jose, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Frank Joerke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Joerke is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Frank Joerke accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Frank Joerke is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frank Joerke offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Joerke's office at (408) 972-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Frank Joerke?
Please contact Dr. Joerke's office at (408) 972-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Frank Joerke have?
Dr. Frank Joerke is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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