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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cox, Critical Care Internist in Fort Smith, AR?
Dr. Michael Cox, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Fort Smith, AR. He is board certified. Dr. Cox is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cox’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cox’s office at (636) 237-4700.
Is Dr. Cox board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Cox, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cox speak?
Dr. Cox and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Cox typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Cox 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. Cox. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Cox typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Cox may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Cox's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cox accept my insurance?
Dr. Cox accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (636) 237-4700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cox accept in Fort Smith, AR?
Dr. Cox in Fort Smith, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Cox's office located?
What is Dr. Cox's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154334860.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cox?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cox
What is Dr. Michael Cox's specialty?
Dr. Cox is a Critical Care Internist near Fort Smith, AR.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Michael Cox affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cox is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michael Cox accepting new patients in Fort Smith, AR?
Yes, Dr. Michael Cox is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Cox offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cox's office at (636) 237-4700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Cox?
Please contact Dr. Cox's office at (636) 237-4700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Cox have?
Dr. Michael Cox is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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