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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Scott, Pulmonologist in West Des Moines, IA?
Dr. John Scott, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in West Des Moines, IA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Scott is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scott’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scott’s office at (515) 875-9550.
What languages does Dr. Scott speak?
Dr. Scott and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Scott treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Scott 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. Scott. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- 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
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
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:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Sleep Disorder
- Restless Legs
- Restless legs syndrome
- Hypersomnia
- Daytime sleepiness
- Too much sleep
- RLS
- Willis-Ekbom Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
- G2581: Restless legs syndrome
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Implanted Device Management
- Implant adjustment
- Device follow-up
- Managing medical implants
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4589: Encounter for adjustment and management of other implanted devices
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, 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
Which procedures does Dr. Scott perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Scott may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Scott's office.
Does Dr. Scott accept my insurance?
Dr. Scott accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 875-9550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scott accept in West Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Scott in West Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Group Administrators Ltd
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
Premera Blue Cross
ProMedica Health System
State of Tennessee
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Scott's office located?
Dr. John Scott's Primary Practice
5950 University Ave Ste 131
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 875-9550
What is Dr. Scott's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scott's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972982619.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scott?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scott
What is Dr. John Scott's specialty?
Dr. Scott is a Pulmonologist near West Des Moines, IA. 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. Contact Dr. Scott to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Scott affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Scott is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center, UnityPoint Health-Methodist West Hospital, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center 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
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Is John Scott accepting new patients in West Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. John Scott is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Scott offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Scott's office at (515) 875-9550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Scott?
Please contact Dr. Scott's office at (515) 875-9550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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