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Who is Dr. Ivey, Internist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Susan Ivey, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ivey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ivey’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ivey’s office at (803) 434-4153.
What languages does Dr. Ivey speak?
Dr. Ivey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ivey typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ivey 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. Ivey. 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.
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, 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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ivey typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Susan Ivey 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
Please contact Dr. Ivey's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ivey accept my insurance?
Dr. Ivey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-4153 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ivey accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Ivey in Asheville, NC 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 North Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ivey's office located?
What is Dr. Ivey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ivey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720509052.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ivey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ivey
What is Dr. Susan Ivey's specialty?
Dr. Ivey is a Internist near Asheville, NC.
What does an Internist do?
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.