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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sam, Hospitalist in West Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Stephanie Sam, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in West Des Moines, IA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sam’s office at (262) 687-4011.
What languages does Dr. Sam speak?
Dr. Sam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Sam typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Sam 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. Sam. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Sam typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Sam may include:
Please contact Dr. Sam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sam accept my insurance?
Dr. Sam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (262) 687-4011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sam accept in West Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Sam 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
Cigna Group
Community Care Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Sam's office located?
Dr. Stephanie Sam's Primary Practice
1755 59th Pl
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(262) 687-4011
What is Dr. Sam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548780323.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sam
What is Dr. Stephanie Sam's specialty?
Dr. Sam is a Hospitalist near West Des Moines, IA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Stephanie Sam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sam is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, St. Anthony Regional Hospital, Northwestern Memorial 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Stephanie Sam accepting new patients in West Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Stephanie Sam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephanie Sam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sam's office at (262) 687-4011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephanie Sam?
Please contact Dr. Sam's office at (262) 687-4011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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