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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Calkins, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Driggs, ID?
Dr. Thomas Calkins, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Driggs, ID. Dr. Calkins completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Calkins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Calkins’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Calkins’s office at (619) 482-5800.
Where did Dr. Calkins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine
Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca
What languages does Dr. Calkins speak?
Dr. Calkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Calkins typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Calkins 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. Calkins. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Calkins typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Calkins may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Calkins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Calkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Calkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 482-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Calkins accept in Driggs, ID?
Dr. Calkins in Driggs, ID accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Calkins' office located?
What is Dr. Calkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Calkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720037518.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Calkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Calkins
What is Dr. Thomas Calkins's specialty?
Dr. Calkins is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Driggs, ID.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Thomas Calkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Calkins is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Uci Medical Center, Orange County Global Medical Center 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Thomas Calkins accepting new patients in Driggs, ID?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Calkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Calkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Calkins's office at (619) 482-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Calkins?
Please contact Dr. Calkins's office at (619) 482-5800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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