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Dr. Douglas Herbek, MD

Grand Island, NE

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Herbek, Family Medicine Specialist in Grand Island, NE?

    Dr. Douglas Herbek, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Grand Island, NE. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Herbek graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Ne Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Herbek is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herbek’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herbek’s office at (308) 382-1100.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Ne Med Ctr, Family Medicine | University Of Ne Med Center | University of Nebraska Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne | University of Nebraska College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Herbek board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Herbek, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Herbek speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Herbek typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Herbek 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. Herbek. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Screening
    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Herbek typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Herbek performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Herbek. 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:

    • Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
    • Impacted earwax removal
    • Ear lavage
    • Ear syringing

    CPT Codes:

    • 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Herbek accept my insurance?

    Dr. Herbek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (308) 382-1100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Herbek accept in Grand Island, NE?

    Dr. Herbek in Grand Island, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • Midlands Choice (NE)

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Herbek's office located?

    Dr. Douglas Herbek's Primary Practice

    2444 W Faidley Ave

    Grand Island, NE 68803

    (308) 382-1100

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

    Dr. Herbek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861492803.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herbek?

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

    What is Dr. Douglas Herbek's specialty?

    Dr. Herbek is a Family Medicine Specialist near Grand Island, NE.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Douglas Herbek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Herbek is affiliated with Bryan Health Kearney Regional Medical Center, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Chi Health St. Elizabeth Regional 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family 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 Douglas Herbek accepting new patients in Grand Island, NE?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Herbek is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Douglas Herbek offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Herbek's office at (308) 382-1100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Douglas Herbek?

    Please contact Dr. Herbek's office at (308) 382-1100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Herbek have?

    Dr. Douglas Herbek is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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