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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hammons, Cardiologist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Robert Hammons, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hammons is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hammons’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hammons’s office at (502) 875-9885.
What languages does Dr. Hammons speak?
Dr. Hammons and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hammons treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Hammons 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. Hammons. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Diastolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
- HFpEF
- Filling Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Blood Clot in Heart
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
- Intracardiac thrombosis
- Cardiac thrombus
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
- I513: Intracardiac thrombosis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Urgency
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Other Aortic Valve Disorder
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Problems
- Aortic Valve Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- I358: Other nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders
Which procedures does Dr. Hammons perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Robert Hammons may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hammons' office.
Does Dr. Hammons accept my insurance?
Dr. Hammons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 875-9885 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hammons accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Hammons in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hammons' office located?
Dr. Robert Hammons' Primary Practice
4071 Tates Creek Centre Dr Ste 202
Lexington, KY 40517
(502) 875-9885
Dr. Robert Hammons' Practice 2
279 Kings Daughters Dr Ste 204
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-9885
What is Dr. Hammons's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hammons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710990064.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hammons?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hammons
What is Dr. Robert Hammons's specialty?
Dr. Hammons is a Cardiologist near Lexington, KY. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Hammons to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Hammons affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hammons is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington 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
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Is Robert Hammons accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Robert Hammons is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Hammons offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hammons's office at (502) 875-9885 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Hammons?
Please contact Dr. Hammons's office at (502) 875-9885 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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