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Who is Dr. Sikora, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Lindsay Sikora, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sikora is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sikora’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sikora’s office at (404) 785-6000.
What languages does Dr. Sikora speak?
Dr. Sikora and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sikora typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sikora 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. Sikora. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sikora typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lindsay Sikora may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Sikora's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sikora accept my insurance?
Dr. Sikora accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 785-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sikora accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Sikora in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sikora's office located?
Dr. Lindsay Sikora's Primary Practice
1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 785-6000
What is Dr. Sikora's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sikora's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588838999.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sikora?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sikora
What is Dr. Lindsay Sikora's specialty?
Dr. Sikora is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Atlanta, GA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Lindsay Sikora affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sikora is affiliated with Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Piedmont Athens Regional, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Walton 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
When to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Lindsay Sikora accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Lindsay Sikora is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lindsay Sikora offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sikora's office at (404) 785-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lindsay Sikora?
Please contact Dr. Sikora's office at (404) 785-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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