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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lima, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Alexis Lima, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Lima is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lima’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lima’s office.
What languages does Dr. Lima speak?
Dr. Lima and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lima typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lima 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. Lima. 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.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lima typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexis Lima may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Lima's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lima accept my insurance?
Dr. Lima 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. Lima accept in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Lima in Iowa City, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lima's office located?
What is Dr. Lima's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lima's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952780777.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lima?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lima
What is Dr. Alexis Lima's specialty?
Dr. Lima is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Iowa City, IA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Alexis Lima affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lima is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Mercy General Hospital, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Uc Davis Medical Center 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alexis Lima accepting new patients in Iowa City, IA?
Yes, Dr. Alexis Lima is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexis Lima offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lima's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexis Lima?
Please contact Dr. Lima's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Lima
Dept Of Emergency Medicine
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242