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Who is Dr. Downs, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lihue, HI?
Dr. William Downs, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lihue, HI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Downs graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Pacific Presby Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Downs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Downs’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Downs’s office at (808) 245-1500.
Where did Dr. Downs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Pacific Presby Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | California Pacific Medical Center Program
Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine | Yale University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Downs speak?
Dr. Downs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Downs typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Downs 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. Downs. 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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Downs typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. William Downs may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Downs' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Downs accept my insurance?
Dr. Downs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 245-1500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Downs accept in Lihue, HI?
Dr. Downs in Lihue, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AlohaCare
Hawaii Medical Service Association
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Downs' office located?
Dr. William Downs' Primary Practice
3-3420 Kuhio Hwy Ste B
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 245-1500
What is Dr. Downs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Downs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164527537.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Downs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Downs
What is Dr. William Downs's specialty?
Dr. Downs is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lihue, HI.
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 this Dr. William Downs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Downs is affiliated with Straub Benioff Medical Center, Kuakini Medical Center 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
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Is William Downs accepting new patients in Lihue, HI?
Yes, Dr. William Downs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Downs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Downs's office at (808) 245-1500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Downs?
Please contact Dr. Downs's office at (808) 245-1500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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