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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Orvis, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Samuel Orvis, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Orvis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Orvis’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Orvis’s office at (319) 384-7222.
What languages does Dr. Orvis speak?
Dr. Orvis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Orvis typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Orvis 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. Orvis. 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:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Orvis typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Orvis may include:
Please contact Dr. Orvis' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Orvis accept my insurance?
Dr. Orvis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 384-7222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Orvis accept in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Orvis in Iowa City, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Iowa
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Orvis' office located?
What is Dr. Orvis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Orvis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962025593.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Orvis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Orvis
What is Dr. Samuel Orvis's specialty?
Dr. Orvis is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Iowa City, IA.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Samuel Orvis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Orvis is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics, University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown, University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Samuel Orvis accepting new patients in Iowa City, IA?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Orvis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Orvis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Orvis's office at (319) 384-7222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Orvis?
Please contact Dr. Orvis's office at (319) 384-7222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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