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Who is Dr. Halsey, Infectious Disease Specialist in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. James Halsey, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Halsey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Halsey’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Halsey’s office at (515) 643-7900.
What languages does Dr. Halsey speak?
Dr. Halsey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Halsey typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Halsey 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. Halsey. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Halsey typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Halsey may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Halsey's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Halsey accept my insurance?
Dr. Halsey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 643-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Halsey accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Halsey in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Community Care Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Halsey's office located?
Dr. James Halsey's Primary Practice
411 Laurel St Ste A120
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 643-7900
What is Dr. Halsey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Halsey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356839674.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Halsey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Halsey
What is Dr. James Halsey's specialty?
Dr. Halsey is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Des Moines, IA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. James Halsey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Halsey is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Halsey accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. James Halsey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Halsey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Halsey's office at (515) 643-7900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Halsey?
Please contact Dr. Halsey's office at (515) 643-7900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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