16 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jerwers, Hospitalist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Stephen Jerwers, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 16 years. Dr. Jerwers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jerwers’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jerwers’s office at (916) 733-3777.
What languages does Dr. Jerwers speak?
Dr. Jerwers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Jerwers typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Jerwers 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. Jerwers. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Jerwers typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Jerwers may include:
Please contact Dr. Jerwers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Jerwers accept my insurance?
Dr. Jerwers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 733-3777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jerwers accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Jerwers in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Jerwers' office located?
Dr. Stephen Jerwers' Primary Practice
1020 29th St Ste 480
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 733-3777
What is Dr. Jerwers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jerwers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760490221.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jerwers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jerwers
What is Dr. Stephen Jerwers's specialty?
Dr. Jerwers is a Hospitalist near Sacramento, CA.
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. Stephen Jerwers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jerwers is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Sutter Solano Medical Center, Mercy General 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Stephen Jerwers accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Jerwers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Jerwers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jerwers's office at (916) 733-3777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Jerwers?
Please contact Dr. Jerwers's office at (916) 733-3777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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