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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pointer, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Ivy Pointer, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Pointer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pointer’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pointer’s office at (919) 350-8545.
Is Dr. Pointer board certified as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ivy Pointer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Pointer speak?
Dr. Pointer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pointer typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pointer 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. Pointer. 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:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Crisis
- Asthma Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pointer typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ivy Pointer may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Pointer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pointer accept my insurance?
Dr. Pointer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 350-8545 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pointer accept in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Pointer in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Independence Health Group
Medicaid
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
WakeMed
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Where is Dr. Pointer's office located?
What is Dr. Pointer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pointer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962629790.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pointer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pointer
What is Dr. Ivy Pointer's specialty?
Dr. Pointer is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Raleigh, NC.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Ivy Pointer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pointer is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus 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 a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ivy Pointer accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?
Yes, Dr. Ivy Pointer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ivy Pointer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pointer's office at (919) 350-8545 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ivy Pointer?
Please contact Dr. Pointer's office at (919) 350-8545 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ivy Pointer have?
Dr. Ivy Pointer is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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