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Who is Dr. Mims, Pulmonologist in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Edward Mims, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Mims is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mims’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mims’s office.
What languages does Dr. Mims speak?
Dr. Mims and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Mims typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Mims 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. Mims. 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:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension from Blood Clots
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- PAH
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
- CTEPH
- Persistent high blood pressure in lung arteries from clots
- Long-term lung hypertension from emboli
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
- I270: Primary pulmonary hypertension
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
- I2724: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Mims typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Mims performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Mims. 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:
- Lung Volume and Airway Resistance Test
- Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
- Body Plethysmography
- Lung Volume Measurement
- Airway Resistance Test
- DLCO Test
- Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Gas Exchange Test
CPT Codes:
- 94726: Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance
- 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Mims accept my insurance?
Dr. Mims accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mims accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Mims in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mims' office located?
What is Dr. Mims's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578879318.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mims?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mims
What is Dr. Edward Mims's specialty?
Dr. Mims is a Pulmonologist near Dallas, TX.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Edward Mims affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mims is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Medical City Alliance Hospital, Hendrick Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano 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 a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Edward Mims accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Edward Mims is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Mims offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mims's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Mims?
Please contact Dr. Mims's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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