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Dr. James Lakey, MD

Raleigh, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lakey, Critical Care Internist in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. James Lakey, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lakey graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Lakey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lakey’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lakey’s office at (919) 232-5202.

    Where did Dr. Lakey go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Lakey board certified in Critical Care Internist?

    Yes, Dr. James Lakey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lakey speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lakey treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Lakey 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. Lakey. 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 with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • E. Coli Sepsis
    • E. Coli Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • E. coli Blood Infection
    • E. coli Septicemia
    • Bacterial Blood Poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Shock
    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Circulatory Collapse
    • Systemic Shock
    • Unspecified Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R579: Shock, unspecified
    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG
    • Heart Bypass Graft
    • Bypass Surgery Graft

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Lakey perform as a Critical Care Internist?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Lakey may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lakey's office.

    Does Dr. Lakey accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lakey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 232-5202 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lakey accept in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Lakey in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lakey's office located?

    Dr. James Lakey's Primary Practice

    3000 New Bern Ave

    Raleigh, NC 27610

    (919) 232-5202

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    Dr. James Lakey's Practice 2

    8001 T W Alexander Dr

    Raleigh, NC 27617

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    Dr. James Lakey's Practice 3

    120 Healthplex Way

    Apex, NC 27502

    (919) 350-7584

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

    Dr. Lakey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831246180.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lakey?

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

    What is Dr. James Lakey's specialty?

    Dr. Lakey is a Critical Care Internist near Raleigh, NC. 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. Lakey to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Lakey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lakey is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Wakemed Cary 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 Critical Care Internist?

    Explore Critical Care Internist with 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 James Lakey accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?

    Yes, Dr. James Lakey is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Lakey offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lakey's office at (919) 232-5202 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Lakey?

    Please contact Dr. Lakey's office at (919) 232-5202 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Lakey have?

    Dr. James Lakey is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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