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Dr. Allison Grimes, MD
San Antonio, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Grimes, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Allison Grimes, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Grimes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Grimes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Grimes’s office at (210) 358-4000.
What languages does Dr. Grimes speak?
Dr. Grimes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Grimes treat?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Grimes 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. Grimes. 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 Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Childhood Leukemia in Remission
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9101: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkin Lymphoma in Head, Face, Neck Lymph Nodes
- Hodgkin's Disease
- Lymphatic Cancer
- Reed-Sternberg Lymphoma
- NSHL in Head and Neck', 'Hodgkin's Lymphoma in Cervical Lymph Nodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8170: Other Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified site
- C8111: Nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma, lymph nodes of head, face, and neck
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Platelet Disorder
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Low platelet count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
- Familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
- HLH
- Familial HLH
- Immune dysregulation syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- D761: Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
Also known as:
- Widespread Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Generalized lymphadenopathy
- Multiple swollen glands
- Body-wide enlarged lymph nodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R591: Generalized enlarged lymph nodes
What procedures does Dr. Grimes perform?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Grimes 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. Grimes. 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:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Sample
- Marrow Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 38221: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies)
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Does Dr. Grimes accept my insurance?
Dr. Grimes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 358-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Grimes accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Grimes in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Bowling Green State University
Centene
Community First Health Plans
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
State of Texas
Toyota
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Grimes' office located?
Dr. Allison Grimes' Primary Practice
4502 Medical Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 358-4000
What is Dr. Grimes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Grimes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639305113.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Grimes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Grimes
What is Dr. Allison Grimes's specialty?
Dr. Grimes is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist near San Antonio, TX. A pediatrician trained in the integration of pediatrics, hematology, and oncology, specializing in the recognition and management of blood disorders and cancer in children. This expert provides comprehensive care for conditions such as anemia, bleeding disorders, and various pediatric cancers. Contact Dr. Grimes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Allison Grimes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Grimes is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline 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 Allison Grimes accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Allison Grimes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Allison Grimes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Grimes's office at (210) 358-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Allison Grimes?
Please contact Dr. Grimes's office at (210) 358-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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