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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ehlers, Hospitalist in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Azaria Ehlers, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ehlers is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ehlers’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ehlers’s office at (319) 356-4019.
What languages does Dr. Ehlers speak?
Dr. Ehlers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ehlers treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ehlers 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. Ehlers. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
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:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Ehlers perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Azaria Ehlers may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ehlers' office.
Does Dr. Ehlers accept my insurance?
Dr. Ehlers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 356-4019 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ehlers accept in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Ehlers in Iowa City, IA 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 and Blue Shield of Louisiana
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ehlers' office located?
What is Dr. Ehlers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ehlers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235516261.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ehlers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ehlers
What is Dr. Azaria Ehlers's specialty?
Dr. Ehlers is a Hospitalist near Iowa City, IA. 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. Ehlers to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Azaria Ehlers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ehlers is affiliated with Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Azaria Ehlers accepting new patients in Iowa City, IA?
Yes, Dr. Azaria Ehlers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Azaria Ehlers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ehlers's office at (319) 356-4019 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Azaria Ehlers?
Please contact Dr. Ehlers's office at (319) 356-4019 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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