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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lykins, Internist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Matthew Lykins, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Lykins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lykins’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lykins’s office at (502) 895-9627.
What languages does Dr. Lykins speak?
Dr. Lykins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lykins treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Lykins 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. Lykins. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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
Also known as:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Gram-Negative Bacterial Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Lung Infection from Gram-Negative Bacteria
- Hospital-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J1569: Pneumonia due to other Gram-negative bacteria
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:
- 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:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Postural Hypotension
- Dizziness on Standing
- Drop in Blood Pressure When Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I951: Orthostatic hypotension
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Lykins perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Matthew Lykins 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lykins' office.
Does Dr. Lykins accept my insurance?
Dr. Lykins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 895-9627 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lykins accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Lykins in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lykins' office located?
What is Dr. Lykins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lykins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396183075.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lykins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lykins
What is Dr. Matthew Lykins's specialty?
Dr. Lykins is a Internist near Louisville, KY.
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.
Contact Dr. Lykins to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Matthew Lykins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lykins is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville 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 Internist?
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Is Matthew Lykins accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Lykins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Lykins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lykins's office at (502) 895-9627 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Lykins?
Please contact Dr. Lykins's office at (502) 895-9627 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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