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Dr. Enrique Lopez, MD

Albany, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lopez, Critical Care Surgeon in Albany, GA?

    Dr. Enrique Lopez, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Albany, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lopez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lopez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lopez’s office at (229) 312-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Lopez speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Lopez typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Lopez 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. Lopez. 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 here.

    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:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Shock
    • Circulatory Collapse
    • Systemic Shock
    • Unspecified Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R579: Shock, unspecified

    What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Lopez typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Lopez performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lopez. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
    • Airway Aspiration
    • Lung Secretion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial

    Does Dr. Lopez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lopez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 312-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lopez accept in Albany, GA?

    Dr. Lopez in Albany, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Lopez's office located?

    Dr. Enrique Lopez's Primary Practice

    417 W 3rd Ave

    Albany, GA 31701

    (229) 312-1000

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    Dr. Enrique Lopez's Practice 2

    2000 Palmyra Rd

    Albany, GA 31701

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    Dr. Enrique Lopez's Practice 3

    151 Mayo St Ste C

    Americus, GA 31709

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

    Dr. Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003046525.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lopez?

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

    What is Dr. Enrique Lopez's specialty?

    Dr. Lopez is a Critical Care Surgeon near Albany, GA.

    What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?

    A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.

    Is this Dr. Enrique Lopez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lopez is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta 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 a Critical Care Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Surgeon. 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 Enrique Lopez accepting new patients in Albany, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Enrique Lopez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Enrique Lopez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lopez's office at (229) 312-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Enrique Lopez?

    Please contact Dr. Lopez's office at (229) 312-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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