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Who is Dr. Downey, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lauderdale Lakes, FL?
Dr. Christopher Downey, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lauderdale Lakes, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Downey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Downey’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Downey’s office at (954) 735-6000.
What languages does Dr. Downey speak?
Dr. Downey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Downey treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Downey 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. Downey. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Downey perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Downey 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. Downey's office.
Does Dr. Downey accept my insurance?
Dr. Downey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 735-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Downey accept in Lauderdale Lakes, FL?
Dr. Downey in Lauderdale Lakes, FL 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)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Medicare
MedImpact
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Planned Administrators
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
ZF TRW
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Where is Dr. Downey's office located?
Dr. Christopher Downey's Primary Practice
5000 W Oakland Park Blvd
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313
(954) 735-6000
What is Dr. Downey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Downey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265826614.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Downey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Downey
What is Dr. Christopher Downey's specialty?
Dr. Downey is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lauderdale Lakes, FL. 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. Downey to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Downey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Downey is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center - Miami, FL, HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, HCA Florida Westside Hospital, HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, HCA Florida JFK Hospital, NCH Baker Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Christopher Downey accepting new patients in Lauderdale Lakes, FL?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Downey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Downey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Downey's office at (954) 735-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Downey?
Please contact Dr. Downey's office at (954) 735-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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