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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Simmons, Pulmonologist in Providence, RI?
Dr. James Simmons, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Providence, RI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Simmons is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simmons’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simmons’s office.
What languages does Dr. Simmons speak?
Dr. Simmons and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Simmons treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Simmons 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. Simmons. 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.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Embolism with Heart Strain
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
- Lung Blood Clot with Cor Pulmonale
- Acute PE with Heart Strain
- Heart Failure from Lung Clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
- I2609: Other pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does Dr. Simmons perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Simmons 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. Simmons. 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.
Also known as:
- Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
- Lung Volume and Airway Resistance Test
- DLCO Test
- Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Gas Exchange Test
- Body Plethysmography
- Lung Volume Measurement
- Airway Resistance Test
CPT Codes:
- 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 94726: Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance
Does Dr. Simmons accept my insurance?
Dr. Simmons 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. Simmons accept in Providence, RI?
Dr. Simmons in Providence, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Simmons' office located?
What is Dr. Simmons's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538402557.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simmons?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simmons
What is Dr. James Simmons's specialty?
Dr. Simmons is a Pulmonologist near Providence, RI. 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. Contact Dr. Simmons to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Simmons affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Simmons is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island 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 James Simmons accepting new patients in Providence, RI?
Yes, Dr. James Simmons is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Simmons offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Simmons's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Simmons?
Please contact Dr. Simmons's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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