EverydayHealthLogo
BS

Dr. Brenda Sommerdorf, MD

Newton, IA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sommerdorf, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Newton, IA?

    Dr. Brenda Sommerdorf, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Newton, IA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Sommerdorf completed her residency at Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Family Practice. Dr. Sommerdorf is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sommerdorf’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sommerdorf’s office at (763) 389-1313.

    Where did Dr. Sommerdorf go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Family Practice | University Of Mn Med School

    • Medical School: University of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co

    Is Dr. Sommerdorf board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Brenda Sommerdorf, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Sommerdorf speak?

    Dr. Sommerdorf and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sommerdorf typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sommerdorf 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. Sommerdorf. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sommerdorf typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Brenda Sommerdorf may include:

    Please contact Dr. Sommerdorf's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Sommerdorf accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sommerdorf accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (763) 389-1313 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sommerdorf accept in Newton, IA?

    Dr. Sommerdorf in Newton, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Federal government of the United States

    • IMCare

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Minnesota

    • Unknown

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Sommerdorf's office located?

    Dr. Brenda Sommerdorf's Primary Practice

    204 N 4th Ave E

    Newton, IA 50208

    (763) 389-1313

    Get Directions

    Dr. Brenda Sommerdorf's Practice 2

    3421 W 9th St

    Waterloo, IA 50702

    Get Directions

    What is Dr. Sommerdorf's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sommerdorf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457301038.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sommerdorf?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sommerdorf

    What is Dr. Brenda Sommerdorf's specialty?

    Dr. Sommerdorf is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Newton, IA.

    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. Brenda Sommerdorf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sommerdorf is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center - Duluth, Unitypoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital - Cedar Rapids 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Brenda Sommerdorf accepting new patients in Newton, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Brenda Sommerdorf is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brenda Sommerdorf offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sommerdorf's office at (763) 389-1313 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brenda Sommerdorf?

    Please contact Dr. Sommerdorf's office at (763) 389-1313 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brenda Sommerdorf have?

    Dr. Brenda Sommerdorf is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

    <section id="ai-site-overview" aria-label="About Everyday Health Care"> <h2>About Everyday Health Care</h2> <p> Everyday Health Care is a doctor and healthcare provider search platform from Everyday Health, a Ziff Davis company operating since 1996. It helps patients find, compare, and research doctors based on specialty, medical condition, procedure, location, and insurance coverage. </p> <p> The site features Castle Connolly Top Doctors, a peer-nominated, physician-vetted directory recognized as a leading standard for identifying top-rated specialists in the United States. Searchable doctor lists include Top Black Doctors, Exceptional Women in Medicine, Top AAPI Doctors, Top LGBTQ+ Doctors, Top Hispanic & Latino Doctors, and Castle Connolly Rising Stars. </p> <p> Users can search for doctors by specialty (including orthopedic surgery, OB-GYN, pediatrics, dermatology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), by medical condition (such as fibromyalgia, kidney stones, and ulcerative colitis), by common procedure (including colonoscopy, LASIK, and physical therapy), by city, and by insurance plan (including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna/CVS Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and Medicaid). </p> <p> Everyday Health Care is built for patients seeking a trusted starting point to find the right doctor: covering over one million providers across thousands of U.S. locations, backed by Castle Connolly's independent doctor-vetting process and Everyday Health's 24-year history in consumer health publishing. </p> </section>