Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hinds, Critical Care Internist in Santa Maria, CA?
Dr. Robert Hinds, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Maria, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hinds graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Internal Medicine; Pacific Hosp Of Long Beach, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Hinds is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hinds’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hinds’s office at (805) 739-3000.
Where did Dr. Hinds go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Internal Medicine; Pacific Hosp Of Long Beach, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Is Dr. Hinds board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Hinds, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hinds speak?
Dr. Hinds and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Hinds typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Hinds 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. Hinds. 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 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 Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Hinds typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Hinds may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Hinds' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hinds accept my insurance?
Dr. Hinds accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 739-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hinds accept in Santa Maria, CA?
Dr. Hinds in Santa Maria, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hinds' office located?
What is Dr. Hinds's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hinds's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619072964.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hinds?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hinds
What is Dr. Robert Hinds's specialty?
Dr. Hinds is a Critical Care Internist near Santa Maria, CA.
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. Robert Hinds affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hinds is affiliated with Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center 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 Robert Hinds accepting new patients in Santa Maria, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Hinds is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Hinds offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hinds's office at (805) 739-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Hinds?
Please contact Dr. Hinds's office at (805) 739-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Hinds have?
Dr. Robert Hinds is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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