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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Grimes, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Downey, CA?
Dr. Peter Grimes, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Downey, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Grimes completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Grimes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Grimes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Grimes’s office at (562) 657-7000.
Where did Dr. Grimes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca
Is Dr. Grimes board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Peter Grimes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Grimes speak?
Dr. Grimes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Grimes typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Grimes 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. Grimes. 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:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, 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:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, 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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Grimes typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Grimes may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Grimes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Grimes accept my insurance?
Dr. Grimes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 657-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Grimes accept in Downey, CA?
Dr. Grimes in Downey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Grimes' office located?
What is Dr. Grimes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Grimes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518181866.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Grimes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Grimes
What is Dr. Peter Grimes's specialty?
Dr. Grimes is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Downey, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Peter Grimes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Grimes is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Peter Grimes accepting new patients in Downey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Peter Grimes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Grimes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Grimes's office at (562) 657-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Grimes?
Please contact Dr. Grimes's office at (562) 657-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Grimes have?
Dr. Peter Grimes is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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