Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Covell, Internist in Sioux Falls, SD?
What languages does Dr. Covell speak?
Dr. Covell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Covell typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Covell 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. Covell. 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:
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Covell typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lorinda Covell 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
Please contact Dr. Covell's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Covell accept my insurance?
Dr. Covell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (605) 322-7905 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Covell accept in Sioux Falls, SD?
Dr. Covell in Sioux Falls, SD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Avera Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medica Group
Medicare
Sanford Health
State of South Dakota
UnitedHealth Group
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Covell's office located?
Dr. Lorinda Covell's Primary Practice
1325 S Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 322-7905
What hospitals are Dr. Covell affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Covell has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Covell's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Covell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568802155.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Covell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Covell
What is Dr. Lorinda Covell's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.