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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Simpson, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Abilene, TX?
Dr. Scott Simpson, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Abilene, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Simpson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simpson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simpson’s office at (800) 655-2656.
What languages does Dr. Simpson speak?
Dr. Simpson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Simpson treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Simpson 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. Simpson. 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 Respiratory Failure After Procedure
- Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden breathing failure after surgery
- Acute post-op respiratory arrest
- Acute post-surgical breathing failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Low Blood Pressure After Procedure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
- Post-Surgery Hypotension
- Low BP After Surgery
- Post-Op Low Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
- I9581: Postprocedural hypotension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Which procedures does Dr. Simpson perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Scott Simpson 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. Simpson's office.
Does Dr. Simpson accept my insurance?
Dr. Simpson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 655-2656 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Simpson accept in Abilene, TX?
Dr. Simpson in Abilene, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Simpson's office located?
What is Dr. Simpson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Simpson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073933438.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simpson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simpson
What is Dr. Scott Simpson's specialty?
Dr. Simpson is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Abilene, TX. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Simpson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Scott Simpson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Simpson is affiliated with Hendrick Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Scott Simpson accepting new patients in Abilene, TX?
Yes, Dr. Scott Simpson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Simpson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Simpson's office at (800) 655-2656 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Simpson?
Please contact Dr. Simpson's office at (800) 655-2656 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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