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Dr. Alexis Meredith, MD

Pulmonologist

North Kansas City, MO

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Meredith, Pulmonologist in North Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Alexis Meredith, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in North Kansas City, MO. She has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Meredith is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meredith’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meredith’s office at (816) 474-3700.

    What languages does Dr. Meredith speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Meredith typically treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Meredith 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. Meredith. 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:

    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
    • Vital Signs
    • Normal BP reading
    • Blood pressure screening, all clear
    • Healthy blood pressure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Meredith typically perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Meredith 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. Meredith. 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 Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Does Dr. Meredith accept my insurance?

    Dr. Meredith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 474-3700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Meredith accept in North Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Meredith in North Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Missouri

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Meredith's office located?

    Meritas Health Emergency Medicine

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1250

    North Kansas City, MO 64116

    (816) 474-3700

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

    Dr. Meredith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215004478.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meredith?

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

    What is Dr. Alexis Meredith's specialty?

    Dr. Meredith is a Pulmonologist near North Kansas City, MO.

    What does a Pulmonologist do?

    An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.

    Is this Dr. Alexis Meredith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Meredith is affiliated with Nkc Health, The University Of Kansas 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pulmonologist. 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 Alexis Meredith accepting new patients in North Kansas City, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Alexis Meredith is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexis Meredith offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Meredith's office at (816) 474-3700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alexis Meredith?

    Please contact Dr. Meredith's office at (816) 474-3700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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