26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pfefferkorn, Internist in Sikeston, MO?
Where did Dr. Pfefferkorn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Louis Connect Care, Internal Medicine; St Louis Univ Hosp, General Surgery | St Louis University Group of Hospitals Program
Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo | Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Pfefferkorn board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. David Pfefferkorn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pfefferkorn speak?
Dr. Pfefferkorn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Pfefferkorn typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Pfefferkorn 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. Pfefferkorn. 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:
- Sarcopenia
- Age-related muscle loss
- Muscle weakness in older adults
- Progressive muscle loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6284: Sarcopenia
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Pfefferkorn typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. David Pfefferkorn may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Pfefferkorn's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pfefferkorn accept my insurance?
Dr. Pfefferkorn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 471-0330 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pfefferkorn accept in Sikeston, MO?
Dr. Pfefferkorn in Sikeston, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pfefferkorn's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Pfefferkorn affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Pfefferkorn has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Pfefferkorn's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pfefferkorn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922086321.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pfefferkorn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pfefferkorn
What is Dr. David Pfefferkorn's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.