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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ihm, Infectious Disease Specialist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Claudia Ihm, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ihm is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ihm’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ihm’s office at (303) 750-1800.
What languages does Dr. Ihm speak?
Dr. Ihm and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Ihm treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ihm 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. Ihm. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Severe Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Systemic Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial disease
- Germ infection
- Bacterial illness
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A499: Bacterial infection, unspecified
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Staph Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Staphylococcus aureus infection
- MSSA infection
- Golden staph infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- ESBL Resistance
- Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Resistance
- Drug-Resistant Bacteria (ESBL)
- ESBL Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1612: Extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) resistance
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ihm perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Claudia Ihm may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ihm's office.
Does Dr. Ihm accept my insurance?
Dr. Ihm accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 750-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ihm accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Ihm in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Denver Health Medical Plan
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ihm's office located?
Dr. Claudia Ihm's Primary Practice
1550 S Potomac St Ste 270
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 750-1800
What is Dr. Ihm's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ihm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821346727.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ihm?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ihm
What is Dr. Claudia Ihm's specialty?
Dr. Ihm is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Aurora, CO.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Ihm to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Claudia Ihm affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ihm is affiliated with Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital 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 Claudia Ihm accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Claudia Ihm is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Claudia Ihm offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ihm's office at (303) 750-1800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Claudia Ihm?
Please contact Dr. Ihm's office at (303) 750-1800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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