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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bakel, Hospitalist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Leigh Bakel, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Bakel graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine. Dr. Bakel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bakel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bakel’s office at (720) 777-1234.
Where did Dr. Bakel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Bakel board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Leigh Bakel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Bakel speak?
Dr. Bakel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bakel treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Bakel 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. Bakel. 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
- 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:
- Viral Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- RSV Pneumonia
- Mycoplasma Pneumonia
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- Lung Infection (Viral)
- Pneumonitis
- Atypical Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- RSV Lung Infection
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Lung Infection
- Walking Pneumonia
- Bacterial Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J129: Viral pneumonia, unspecified
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J121: Respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia
- J157: Pneumonia due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Bronchiolitis
- Inflammation of small airways
- Acute inflammation of bronchioles
ICD-10 Codes:
- J218: Acute bronchiolitis due to other specified organisms
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
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:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Emergency
- Severe Persistent Asthma Exacerbation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4542: Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
Which procedures does Dr. Bakel perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Leigh Bakel may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bakel's office.
Does Dr. Bakel accept my insurance?
Dr. Bakel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 777-1234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bakel accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Bakel in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
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Where is Dr. Bakel's office located?
What is Dr. Bakel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bakel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245377514.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bakel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bakel
What is Dr. Leigh Bakel's specialty?
Dr. Bakel is a Hospitalist near Aurora, CO. 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. Bakel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Leigh Bakel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bakel is affiliated with Intermountain Health - Good Samaritan Hospital, Intermountain Health - Saint Joseph Hospital, Banner Wyoming Medical Center 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
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Is Leigh Bakel accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Leigh Bakel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leigh Bakel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bakel's office at (720) 777-1234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leigh Bakel?
Please contact Dr. Bakel's office at (720) 777-1234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leigh Bakel have?
Dr. Leigh Bakel is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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