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Dr. Eric Lakey, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Lakewood, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lakey, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lakewood, CO?

    Dr. Eric Lakey, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lakey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lakey’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lakey’s office at (303) 425-4500.

    What languages does Dr. Lakey speak?

    Dr. Lakey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lakey typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lakey 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. Lakey. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, 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:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lakey typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Eric Lakey may include:

    Please contact Dr. Lakey's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Lakey accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lakey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 425-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lakey accept in Lakewood, CO?

    Dr. Lakey in Lakewood, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allegiance Benefit Plan Management

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • H & R Block

    • Humana

    • Intermountain Health

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of New Mexico

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lakey's office located?

    Dr. Eric Lakey's Primary Practice

    3280 S Wadsworth Blvd

    Lakewood, CO 80227

    (303) 425-4500

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    Dr. Eric Lakey's Practice 2

    8300 W 38th Ave

    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

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    Dr. Eric Lakey's Practice 3

    7000 E Hampden Ave

    Denver, CO 80224

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    What is Dr. Lakey's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lakey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568099174.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lakey?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lakey

    What is Dr. Eric Lakey's specialty?

    Dr. Lakey is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lakewood, CO.

    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 Dr. Eric Lakey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lakey is affiliated with Intermountain Health - Good Samaritan Hospital, Intermountain Health - Lutheran Hospital, Intermountain Health - Saint Joseph Hospital, Hca Healthone Mountain Ridge, Hca Healthone Swedish, Uchealth University Of Colorado 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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 Dr. Eric Lakey accepting new patients in Lakewood, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Eric Lakey is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eric Lakey offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lakey's office at (303) 425-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Eric Lakey?

    Please contact Dr. Lakey's office at (303) 425-4500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lakey's office located?

    Dr. Lakey's offices are located in Lakewood, CO, Wheat Ridge, CO, and Denver, CO.