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Dr. Alex Davis, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Ames, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Davis, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Ames, IA?

    Dr. Alex Davis, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Ames, IA. Dr. Davis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Davis’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Davis’s office at (515) 239-2155.

    What languages does Dr. Davis speak?

    Dr. Davis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Davis typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Davis 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. Davis. 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:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Cardiac Dysrhythmia
    • Irregular Heartbeat
    • Heart Rhythm Problems
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Davis typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alex Davis may include:

    Please contact Dr. Davis' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Davis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Davis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 239-2155 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Davis accept in Ames, IA?

    Dr. Davis in Ames, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Davis' office located?

    Dr. Alex Davis' Primary Practice

    1111 Duff Ave

    Ames, IA 50010

    (515) 239-2155

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    What is Dr. Davis's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Davis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932647047.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Davis?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Davis

    What is Dr. Alex Davis's specialty?

    Dr. Davis is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Ames, IA.

    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 Dr. Alex Davis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Davis is affiliated with Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Mercyone Clinton Medical Center, Mercyone Des Moines 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Alex Davis accepting new patients in Ames, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Alex Davis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alex Davis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Davis' office at (515) 239-2155 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alex Davis?

    Please contact Dr. Davis' office at (515) 239-2155 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Davis' office located?

    Dr. Davis' office is located in Ames, IA.