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Who is Dr. Bucks, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Colin Bucks, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN. He is board certified. Dr. Bucks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bucks’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bucks’s office at (507) 284-2511.
Is Dr. Bucks board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Colin Bucks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bucks speak?
Dr. Bucks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bucks typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bucks 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. Bucks. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bucks typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Colin Bucks 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. Bucks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bucks accept my insurance?
Dr. Bucks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bucks accept in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Bucks in Rochester, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Federal government of the United States
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medica Group
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Minnesota
UCare Minnesota
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bucks' office located?
What is Dr. Bucks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bucks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962441741.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bucks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bucks
What is Dr. Colin Bucks's specialty?
Dr. Bucks is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Rochester, MN.
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. Colin Bucks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bucks is affiliated with Cambridge Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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
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 Colin Bucks accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?
Yes, Dr. Colin Bucks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Colin Bucks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bucks's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Colin Bucks?
Please contact Dr. Bucks's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Colin Bucks have?
Dr. Colin Bucks is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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