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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mcdowell, Hospitalist in Twin Falls, ID?
Dr. Derek Mcdowell, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Twin Falls, ID with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mcdowell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcdowell’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcdowell’s office at (208) 814-1000.
What languages does Dr. Mcdowell speak?
Dr. Mcdowell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mcdowell treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Mcdowell 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. Mcdowell. 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:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- Younger-Onset Alzheimer's', 'Early Alzheimer's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G300: Alzheimer's disease with early onset
Also known as:
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5084: End stage heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Also known as:
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- PSP
- Steele-Richardson-Olszewski Syndrome
- Progressive Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G231: Progressive supranuclear ophthalmoplegia [Steele-Richardson-Olszewski]
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Stroke
- Post-Intracerebral Hemorrhage Effects
- After-effects of Brain Bleed
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage Sequelae
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6910: Unspecified sequelae of nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Mcdowell perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Derek Mcdowell may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mcdowell's office.
Does Dr. Mcdowell accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcdowell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (208) 814-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mcdowell accept in Twin Falls, ID?
Dr. Mcdowell in Twin Falls, ID accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross of Idaho
Centene
IHC / SelectHealth
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Mountain Health CO-OP
State of Idaho
University of Utah
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Where is Dr. Mcdowell's office located?
Dr. Derek Mcdowell's Primary Practice
801 Pole Line Rd W
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 814-1000
What is Dr. Mcdowell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcdowell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083110712.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcdowell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcdowell
What is Dr. Derek Mcdowell's specialty?
Dr. Mcdowell is a Hospitalist near Twin Falls, ID. 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. Mcdowell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Derek Mcdowell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcdowell is affiliated with St. Luke's Magic Valley 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
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Is Derek Mcdowell accepting new patients in Twin Falls, ID?
Yes, Dr. Derek Mcdowell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Mcdowell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcdowell's office at (208) 814-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Mcdowell?
Please contact Dr. Mcdowell's office at (208) 814-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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