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Dr. Charles Simmons, MD
Alexandria, LA
36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Simmons, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist in Alexandria, LA?
Dr. Charles Simmons, MD is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Simmons is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simmons’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simmons’s office at (318) 473-9917.
What languages does Dr. Simmons speak?
Dr. Simmons and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Simmons treat?
As a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Simmons 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. Simmons. 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:
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Mixed Episode and Psychosis
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode and Psychosis
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic mixed bipolar state
- Severe mixed features with psychosis
- Bipolar mixed episode with delusions
- Psychotic bipolar depression
- Severe bipolar depression with delusions
- Bipolar with depressive psychosis
- Severe bipolar depression
- Major depressive episode in bipolar
- Profound low mood in bipolar
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3164: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, severe, with psychotic features
- F315: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, with psychotic features
- F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Which procedures does Dr. Simmons perform as a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist?
As a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Charles Simmons may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Simmons' office.
Does Dr. Simmons accept my insurance?
Dr. Simmons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 473-9917 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Simmons accept in Alexandria, LA?
Dr. Simmons in Alexandria, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
StableView Health
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Simmons' office located?
Dr. Charles Simmons' Primary Practice
2209 N Bolton Ave
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 473-9917
What is Dr. Simmons's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518004142.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simmons?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simmons
What is Dr. Charles Simmons's specialty?
Dr. Simmons is a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist near Alexandria, LA. Physicians specializing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, who may come from various specialties such as preventive medicine or emergency medicine, treat conditions like decompression illness, diving accidents, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, radiation and burn tissue damage, and bone infections using hyperbaric oxygen therapy. These specialists also consult with other physicians on hyperbaric chamber operations, evaluate risks, and implement preventive measures to safeguard divers and individuals working in altered atmospheric conditions from disease and disability. Contact Dr. Simmons to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Charles Simmons affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Simmons is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist?
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Is Charles Simmons accepting new patients in Alexandria, LA?
Yes, Dr. Charles Simmons is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Simmons offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Simmons's office at (318) 473-9917 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Simmons?
Please contact Dr. Simmons's office at (318) 473-9917 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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