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Who is Dr. Bame, Hospitalist in Ottumwa, IA?
Dr. Ruth Bame, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Ottumwa, IA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Bame is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bame’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bame’s office at (641) 684-2300.
What languages does Dr. Bame speak?
Dr. Bame and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bame treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Bame 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. Bame. 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
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- 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. Bame perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ruth Bame may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bame's office.
Does Dr. Bame accept my insurance?
Dr. Bame accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (641) 684-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bame accept in Ottumwa, IA?
Dr. Bame in Ottumwa, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Bame's office located?
What is Dr. Bame's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bame's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437590296.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bame?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bame
What is Dr. Ruth Bame's specialty?
Dr. Bame is a Hospitalist near Ottumwa, IA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Bame to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ruth Bame affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bame is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Pella Regional Health Center, Ottumwa Regional Health Center, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Ruth Bame accepting new patients in Ottumwa, IA?
Yes, Dr. Ruth Bame is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ruth Bame offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bame's office at (641) 684-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ruth Bame?
Please contact Dr. Bame's office at (641) 684-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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