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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Franks, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Minot, ND?
Dr. Kevin Franks, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Minot, ND with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years. Dr. Franks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franks’s office at (701) 857-5000.
What languages does Dr. Franks speak?
Dr. Franks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Franks typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Franks 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. Franks. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Severe Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute abdomen
- Sudden stomach pain
- Emergency abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R100: Acute abdomen
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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. Franks typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kevin Franks 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. Franks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Franks accept my insurance?
Dr. Franks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (701) 857-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Franks accept in Minot, ND?
Dr. Franks in Minot, ND 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 North Dakota
Centene Corporation
HealthPartners
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
Sanford Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Franks' office located?
What is Dr. Franks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Franks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144294216.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Franks
What is Dr. Kevin Franks's specialty?
Dr. Franks is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Minot, ND.
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. Kevin Franks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Franks is affiliated with Trinity Hospital - Minot, Nd, Sanford Medical Center Fargo, Chi St. Alexius Health Williston 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kevin Franks accepting new patients in Minot, ND?
Yes, Dr. Kevin Franks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kevin Franks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Franks's office at (701) 857-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kevin Franks?
Please contact Dr. Franks's office at (701) 857-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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