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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hountras, Critical Care Internist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Peter Hountras, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hountras is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hountras’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hountras’s office at (720) 848-0000.
What languages does Dr. Hountras speak?
Dr. Hountras and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hountras treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Hountras 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. Hountras. 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:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension from Blood Clots
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
- CTEPH
- Persistent high blood pressure in lung arteries from clots
- Long-term lung hypertension from emboli
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
- I2724: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Embolism with Heart Strain
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
- Lung Blood Clot with Cor Pulmonale
- Acute PE with Heart Strain
- Heart Failure from Lung Clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
- I2609: Other pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
- Bleeding Disorder
- Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
- Osler-Weber-Rendu Disease
- HHT
- Spider Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- I780: Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dependence on Supplemental Oxygen
- Oxygen Therapy
- Oxygen Therapy Dependence
- Long-term Oxygen Use
- Supplemental Oxygen Need
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9981: Dependence on supplemental oxygen
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:
- Dependence on Ventilator
- Respirator Dependence
- Breathing Machine Reliance
- Long-term Ventilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9911: Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Portal hypertension
- High Blood Pressure
- Liver Disease
- High blood pressure in the portal vein
- Liver portal pressure
- Elevated portal venous pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K766: Portal hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Hountras perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Peter Hountras may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hountras' office.
Does Dr. Hountras accept my insurance?
Dr. Hountras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hountras accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Hountras in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Denver Health Medical Plan
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Colorado
United States Department of Labor
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Where is Dr. Hountras' office located?
What is Dr. Hountras's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hountras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689973075.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hountras?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hountras
What is Dr. Peter Hountras's specialty?
Dr. Hountras is a Critical Care Internist near Aurora, CO. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Hountras to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Peter Hountras affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hountras is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado 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 Critical Care Internist?
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Is Peter Hountras accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Peter Hountras is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Hountras offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hountras's office at (720) 848-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Hountras?
Please contact Dr. Hountras's office at (720) 848-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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