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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gerdes, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Federal Way, WA?
Dr. Erik Gerdes, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Federal Way, WA. He has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Gerdes completed his residency at Univ Il Coll Med Peoria, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Gerdes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gerdes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gerdes’s office at (253) 838-9700.
Where did Dr. Gerdes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Coll Med Peoria, Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gerdes speak?
Dr. Gerdes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gerdes typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gerdes 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. Gerdes. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Ear Infection
- Middle Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gerdes typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Erik Gerdes 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. Gerdes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gerdes accept my insurance?
Dr. Gerdes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 838-9700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gerdes accept in Federal Way, WA?
Dr. Gerdes in Federal Way, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gerdes' office located?
What is Dr. Gerdes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gerdes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346281045.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gerdes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gerdes
What is Dr. Erik Gerdes's specialty?
Dr. Gerdes is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Federal Way, WA.
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. Erik Gerdes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gerdes is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, Uw Medical Center - Montlake, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, Overlake Hospital 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 Erik Gerdes accepting new patients in Federal Way, WA?
Yes, Dr. Erik Gerdes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erik Gerdes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gerdes's office at (253) 838-9700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erik Gerdes?
Please contact Dr. Gerdes's office at (253) 838-9700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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