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Who is Dr. Maltz, Trauma Surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI?
Dr. Sheldon Maltz, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Kalamazoo, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Maltz graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science. Dr. Maltz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Maltz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Maltz’s office.
Where did Dr. Maltz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
What languages does Dr. Maltz speak?
Dr. Maltz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Maltz treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Maltz 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. Maltz. 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.
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Brain Bleed
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2243XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, bilateral, initial encounter for closed fracture
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
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Traumatic Blood in Chest Cavity
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
- Traumatic Bleeding in Lung Area
- Traumatic Hemothorax
- Traumatic Pleural Bleeding
- Injured Lung Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
- S271XXA: Traumatic hemothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Traumatic Shock
- Shock
- Injury Shock
- Hypovolemic Shock from Trauma
- Post-Injury Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- T794XXA: Traumatic shock, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Minor Body Surface Burns
- Burns
- Small Area Burns
- Limited Burns
- First Degree Burns
ICD-10 Codes:
- T310: Burns involving less than 10% of body surface
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung with Blood
- Pleural Disorder
- Hemopneumothorax
- Blood and Air in Chest
- Traumatic Hemopneumothorax
ICD-10 Codes:
- S272XXA: Traumatic hemopneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Spleen Laceration
- Spleen Disease
- Wounds and Injuries
- Torn Spleen
- Ruptured Spleen
- Spleen Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S36032A: Major laceration of spleen, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Maltz perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Sheldon Maltz may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Maltz's office.
Does Dr. Maltz accept my insurance?
Dr. Maltz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Maltz accept in Kalamazoo, MI?
Dr. Maltz in Kalamazoo, MI 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 Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
McLaren Health Plan
Medicaid
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Maltz's office located?
What is Dr. Maltz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Maltz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881674489.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Maltz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Maltz
What is Dr. Sheldon Maltz's specialty?
Dr. Maltz is a Trauma Surgeon near Kalamazoo, MI. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Maltz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sheldon Maltz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Maltz is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson LakeView Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek 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
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Is Sheldon Maltz accepting new patients in Kalamazoo, MI?
Yes, Dr. Sheldon Maltz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheldon Maltz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Maltz's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheldon Maltz?
Please contact Dr. Maltz's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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