35 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Straw, Family Medicine Specialist in Grand Junction, CO?
Where did Dr. Straw go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Family Medicine
Medical School: University of Az Collage of Medicine
Is Dr. Straw board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sherman Straw, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Straw speak?
Dr. Straw and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Straw typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Straw 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. Straw. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Straw typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Straw 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. Straw. 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:
- Dry Needling for Muscles
- Therapeutic Dry Needling
- Muscle Needle Therapy
- Multiple Muscle Needling
CPT Codes:
- 20561: Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 3 or more muscles
Does Dr. Straw accept my insurance?
Dr. Straw accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (970) 241-2122 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Straw accept in Grand Junction, CO?
Dr. Straw in Grand Junction, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Assurant
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Straw's office located?
Dr. Sherman Straw's Primary Practice
2754 Compass Dr Ste 377
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 241-2122
What hospitals are Dr. Straw affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Straw has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Straw's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Straw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366429995.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Straw?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Straw