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Dr. Morton Machir, MD

Hospitalist, Internist

Iowa City, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Machir, Hospitalist in Iowa City, IA?

    Dr. Morton Machir, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Machir is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Machir’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Machir’s office at (319) 356-1616.

    What languages does Dr. Machir speak?

    Dr. Machir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Machir typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Machir 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. Machir. 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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune Disorder
    • Blood Disorder
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Hematologic Disorders
    • Immunological Disorders
    • Autoimmune Diseases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z862: Personal history of diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Machir typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Morton Machir may include:

    Please contact Dr. Machir's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Machir accept my insurance?

    Dr. Machir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 356-1616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Machir accept in Iowa City, IA?

    Dr. Machir 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Machir's office located?

    Dr. Morton Machir's Primary Practice

    200 Hawkins Dr

    Iowa City, IA 52242

    (319) 356-1616

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    Dr. Morton Machir's Practice 2

    105 E 9th St

    Coralville, IA 52241

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    Dr. Morton Machir's Practice 3

    1130 S Scott Blvd Ste 1

    Iowa City, IA 52240

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    What is Dr. Machir's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Machir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851951636.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Machir?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Machir

    What is Dr. Morton Machir's specialty?

    Dr. Machir is a Hospitalist near Iowa City, 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 Dr. Morton Machir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Machir is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics, University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown 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 Dr. Morton Machir accepting new patients in Iowa City, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Morton Machir is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Morton Machir offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Machir's office at (319) 356-1616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Morton Machir?

    Please contact Dr. Machir's office at (319) 356-1616 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Machir's office located?

    Dr. Machir's offices are located in Iowa City, IA and Coralville, IA.