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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Flugrad, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Ames, IA?
Dr. Sherri Flugrad, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Ames, IA. She has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Flugrad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Flugrad’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Flugrad’s office at (515) 239-2011.
What languages does Dr. Flugrad speak?
Dr. Flugrad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Flugrad typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Flugrad 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. Flugrad. 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:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- First-Degree AV Block
- Mild Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Flugrad typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sherri Flugrad 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. Flugrad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Flugrad accept my insurance?
Dr. Flugrad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 239-2011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Flugrad accept in Ames, IA?
Dr. Flugrad in Ames, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Flugrad's office located?
What is Dr. Flugrad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Flugrad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396723284.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Flugrad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Flugrad
What is Dr. Sherri Flugrad's specialty?
Dr. Flugrad is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Ames, IA.
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. Sherri Flugrad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Flugrad is affiliated with Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street, Mercyone Des Moines 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
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Is Sherri Flugrad accepting new patients in Ames, IA?
Yes, Dr. Sherri Flugrad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sherri Flugrad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Flugrad's office at (515) 239-2011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sherri Flugrad?
Please contact Dr. Flugrad's office at (515) 239-2011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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