VP
24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Peterson, Hospitalist in New Bern, NC?
Dr. Vivian Peterson, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in New Bern, NC with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Peterson graduated from The University of Toledo College of Medicine and completed her residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Peterson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peterson’s office at (252) 633-8817.
Where did Dr. Peterson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Medical School: The University of Toledo College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Peterson speak?
Dr. Peterson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Peterson typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Peterson 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. Peterson. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Peterson typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Vivian Peterson may include:
Please contact Dr. Peterson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Peterson accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Peterson's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Peterson's office located?
What is Dr. Peterson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Peterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083653778.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peterson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Peterson
What is Dr. Vivian Peterson's specialty?
Dr. Peterson is a Hospitalist near New Bern, NC.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Vivian Peterson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Peterson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Vivian Peterson accepting new patients in New Bern, NC?
Yes, Dr. Vivian Peterson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vivian Peterson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Peterson's office at (252) 633-8817 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vivian Peterson?
Please contact Dr. Peterson's office at (252) 633-8817 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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