18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Deweerd, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Peter Deweerd, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Salt Lake City, UT. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Deweerd is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Deweerd’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Deweerd’s office at (801) 268-7975.
Is Dr. Deweerd board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Peter Deweerd, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Deweerd speak?
Dr. Deweerd and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Deweerd typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Deweerd 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. Deweerd. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Deweerd typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Deweerd 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. Deweerd's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Deweerd accept my insurance?
Dr. Deweerd accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 268-7975 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Deweerd accept in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Deweerd in Salt Lake City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Intermountain Health
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Utah
UnitedHealth Group
University of Utah
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Where is Dr. Deweerd's office located?
Dr. Peter Deweerd's Primary Practice
1200 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 268-7975
What is Dr. Deweerd's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Deweerd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134166259.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Deweerd?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Deweerd
What is Dr. Peter Deweerd's specialty?
Dr. Deweerd is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Salt Lake City, UT.
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. Peter Deweerd affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Deweerd is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital - Salt Lake City, Ut, Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, Timpanogos Regional Hospital, Commonspirit - Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley, Lakeview Hospital - Bountiful, Ut, Alta View 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Peter Deweerd accepting new patients in Salt Lake City, UT?
Yes, Dr. Peter Deweerd is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Deweerd offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Deweerd's office at (801) 268-7975 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Deweerd?
Please contact Dr. Deweerd's office at (801) 268-7975 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Deweerd have?
Dr. Peter Deweerd is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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