Who is Dr. Penix, Nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO?
Where did Dr. Penix go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey) | UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
Residency: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of South Florida
Is Dr. Penix board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Jaime Penix, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Penix speak?
Dr. Penix and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
- Urdu
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Penix typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Penix 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. Penix. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Penix typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jaime Penix may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Penix's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Penix accept my insurance?
Dr. Penix accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Penix accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Penix in Saint Louis, MO 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 Kansas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Penix's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Penix affiliated with?
Dr. Penix has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Penix's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Penix's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760597025.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Penix?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Penix