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Dr. John Looby, MD

Rapid City, SD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Looby, Hospitalist in Rapid City, SD?

    Dr. John Looby, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Rapid City, SD. He is board certified. Dr. Looby graduated from University of South Dakota and completed his residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine. Dr. Looby is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Looby’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Looby’s office at (605) 719-8823.

    Where did Dr. Looby go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine | University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

    • Medical School: University Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- | University of South Dakota

    Is Dr. Looby board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. John Looby, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Looby speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Looby treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Looby 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. Looby. 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:

    • 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    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:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Which procedures does Dr. Looby perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. John Looby may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Looby's office.

    Does Dr. Looby accept my insurance?

    Dr. Looby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (605) 719-8823 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Looby accept in Rapid City, SD?

    Dr. Looby in Rapid City, SD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of South Dakota

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Looby's office located?

    Dr. John Looby's Primary Practice

    353 Fairmont Blvd

    Rapid City, SD 57701

    (605) 719-8823

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

    Dr. Looby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508966011.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Looby?

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

    What is Dr. John Looby's specialty?

    Dr. Looby is a Hospitalist near Rapid City, SD. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Looby to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Looby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Looby is affiliated with Monument Health Spearfish Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with 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 John Looby accepting new patients in Rapid City, SD?

    Yes, Dr. John Looby is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Looby offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Looby's office at (605) 719-8823 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Looby?

    Please contact Dr. Looby's office at (605) 719-8823 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Looby have?

    Dr. John Looby is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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