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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bhimani, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Smeet Bhimani, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bhimani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhimani’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhimani’s office at (984) 974-1000.
What languages does Dr. Bhimani speak?
Dr. Bhimani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bhimani typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bhimani 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. Bhimani. 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.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bhimani typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Smeet Bhimani 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. Bhimani's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bhimani accept my insurance?
Dr. Bhimani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (984) 974-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bhimani accept in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Bhimani in Chapel Hill, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cambia Health Solutions
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bhimani's office located?
What is Dr. Bhimani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bhimani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194173310.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhimani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhimani
What is Dr. Smeet Bhimani's specialty?
Dr. Bhimani is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Chapel Hill, NC.
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. Smeet Bhimani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bhimani is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Duke University 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
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Is Smeet Bhimani accepting new patients in Chapel Hill, NC?
Yes, Dr. Smeet Bhimani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Smeet Bhimani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bhimani's office at (984) 974-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Smeet Bhimani?
Please contact Dr. Bhimani's office at (984) 974-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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