Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Billow, Hospitalist in Carmichael, CA?
Dr. Dakane Billow, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Carmichael, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Billow is fluent in English, Swahili, and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Billow’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Billow’s office at (916) 537-5079.
Is Dr. Billow board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Dakane Billow, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Billow speak?
Dr. Billow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Swahili
Turkish
What conditions does Dr. Billow treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Billow 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. Billow. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium
- Alcohol
- Delirium
- Delirium Tremens
- Alcohol-Induced Delirium
- Severe Alcohol Withdrawal
- DTs
ICD-10 Codes:
- F10931: Alcohol use, unspecified with withdrawal delirium
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Billow perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Dakane Billow may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Billow's office.
Does Dr. Billow accept my insurance?
Dr. Billow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 537-5079 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Billow accept in Carmichael, CA?
Dr. Billow in Carmichael, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Billow's office located?
What is Dr. Billow's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Billow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063513604.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Billow?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Billow
What is Dr. Dakane Billow's specialty?
Dr. Billow is a Hospitalist near Carmichael, CA. 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. Billow to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dakane Billow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Billow is affiliated with Mercy San Juan 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Dakane Billow accepting new patients in Carmichael, CA?
Yes, Dr. Dakane Billow is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dakane Billow offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Billow's office at (916) 537-5079 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dakane Billow?
Please contact Dr. Billow's office at (916) 537-5079 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dakane Billow have?
Dr. Dakane Billow is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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