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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lapointe, Critical Care Internist in Spartanburg, SC?
Dr. Ryan Lapointe, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Spartanburg, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lapointe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lapointe’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lapointe’s office at (864) 560-6000.
What languages does Dr. Lapointe speak?
Dr. Lapointe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lapointe treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Lapointe 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. Lapointe. 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
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- 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 lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, 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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Lapointe perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ryan Lapointe 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. Lapointe's office.
Does Dr. Lapointe accept my insurance?
Dr. Lapointe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (864) 560-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lapointe accept in Spartanburg, SC?
Dr. Lapointe in Spartanburg, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
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Where is Dr. Lapointe's office located?
What is Dr. Lapointe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lapointe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184967929.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lapointe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lapointe
What is Dr. Ryan Lapointe's specialty?
Dr. Lapointe is a Critical Care Internist near Spartanburg, SC. 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. Lapointe to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ryan Lapointe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lapointe is affiliated with Spartanburg Regional Medical Center 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 Ryan Lapointe accepting new patients in Spartanburg, SC?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Lapointe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ryan Lapointe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lapointe's office at (864) 560-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ryan Lapointe?
Please contact Dr. Lapointe's office at (864) 560-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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