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Who is Dr. Grimes, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Ephriam Grimes, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Grimes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Grimes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Grimes’s office.
What languages does Dr. Grimes speak?
Dr. Grimes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Grimes typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Grimes 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. Grimes. 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:
- Procedure Not Performed Due to Patient Leaving
- Patient left before treatment
- Did not wait to be seen
- Treatment abandoned by patient
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5321: Procedure and treatment not carried out due to patient leaving prior to being seen by health care provider
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Grimes typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ephriam Grimes 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. Grimes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Grimes accept my insurance?
Dr. Grimes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Grimes accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Grimes in Chicago, IL 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Grimes' office located?
What is Dr. Grimes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Grimes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164736294.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Grimes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Grimes
What is Dr. Ephriam Grimes's specialty?
Dr. Grimes is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Chicago, IL.
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. Ephriam Grimes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Grimes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Advocate Trinity Hospital, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Of Cook County. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ephriam Grimes accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Ephriam Grimes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ephriam Grimes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Grimes's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ephriam Grimes?
Please contact Dr. Grimes's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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