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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Earnest, Trauma Surgeon in Durango, CO?
Dr. Ryan Earnest, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Durango, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Earnest completed his residency at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Program. Dr. Earnest is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Earnest’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Earnest’s office.
Where did Dr. Earnest go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Program
What languages does Dr. Earnest speak?
Dr. Earnest and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Earnest treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Earnest 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. Earnest. 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:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2243XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, bilateral, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung
- Atelectasis
- Lung collapse
- Incomplete lung expansion
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9811: Atelectasis
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
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:
- 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:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Which procedures does Dr. Earnest perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Ryan Earnest may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Earnest's office.
Does Dr. Earnest accept my insurance?
Dr. Earnest accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Earnest accept in Durango, CO?
Dr. Earnest in Durango, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Earnest's office located?
What is Dr. Earnest's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Earnest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700063732.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Earnest?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Earnest
What is Dr. Ryan Earnest's specialty?
Dr. Earnest is a Trauma Surgeon near Durango, CO. 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. Contact Dr. Earnest to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ryan Earnest affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Earnest is affiliated with CommonSpirit - Mercy 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
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Is Ryan Earnest accepting new patients in Durango, CO?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Earnest is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ryan Earnest offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Earnest's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ryan Earnest?
Please contact Dr. Earnest's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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