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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Simmons, Internist in Kentwood, MI?
Dr. Kathleen Simmons, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Kentwood, MI with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Simmons is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simmons’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simmons’s office at (248) 756-7965.
What languages does Dr. Simmons speak?
Dr. Simmons and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Simmons treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Simmons 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. Simmons. 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
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Long-Term Lung Failure with CO2 Retention
- Chronic Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Excess CO2
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9612: Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Simmons perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kathleen Simmons may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Simmons' office.
Does Dr. Simmons accept my insurance?
Dr. Simmons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 756-7965 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Simmons accept in Kentwood, MI?
Dr. Simmons in Kentwood, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Citizens Rx
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Humana
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
State of Wyoming
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Simmons' office located?
Dr. Kathleen Simmons' Primary Practice
4444 Kalamazoo Ave SE Ste 200
Kentwood, MI 49508
(248) 756-7965
What is Dr. Simmons's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043503519.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simmons?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simmons
What is Dr. Kathleen Simmons's specialty?
Dr. Simmons is a Internist near Kentwood, MI.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Simmons to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kathleen Simmons affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Simmons is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Kathleen Simmons accepting new patients in Kentwood, MI?
Yes, Dr. Kathleen Simmons is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathleen Simmons offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Simmons's office at (248) 756-7965 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Simmons?
Please contact Dr. Simmons's office at (248) 756-7965 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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