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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bules, Hospitalist in Great Falls, MT?
Dr. Alexander Bules, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Great Falls, MT with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Bules is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bules’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bules’s office.
What languages does Dr. Bules speak?
Dr. Bules and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bules treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Bules 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. Bules. 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:
- Falls
- Accidental Falls
- Unintentional Falls
- Falling Accidents
ICD-10 Codes:
- W19XXXA: Unspecified fall, initial encounter
- W1830XA: Fall on same level, unspecified, initial encounter
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
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
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Which procedures does Dr. Bules perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alexander Bules may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bules' office.
Does Dr. Bules accept my insurance?
Dr. Bules 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. Bules accept in Great Falls, MT?
Dr. Bules in Great Falls, MT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
First Administrators
Humana
Independent Health
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Bules' office located?
What is Dr. Bules's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bules's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932497088.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bules?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bules
What is Dr. Alexander Bules's specialty?
Dr. Bules is a Hospitalist near Great Falls, MT. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Bules to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Bules affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bules is affiliated with Benefis Health System-East 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
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Is Alexander Bules accepting new patients in Great Falls, MT?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Bules is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Bules offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bules's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Bules?
Please contact Dr. Bules's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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