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Dr. John Popovich, MD

Des Moines, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Popovich, Critical Care Surgeon in Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. John Popovich, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Popovich is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Popovich’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Popovich’s office at (515) 643-6400.

    What languages does Dr. Popovich speak?

    Dr. Popovich and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Popovich treat?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Popovich 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. Popovich. 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:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Volvulus
    • Partial Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage
    • Twisted Bowel
    • Bowel Twist
    • Intestinal Torsion
    • Partial Bowel Blockage
    • Incomplete Intestinal Obstruction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
    • K562: Volvulus
    • K56600: Partial intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to cause

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    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:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI
    • Head Injury Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Biliary Acute Pancreatitis
    • Pancreatitis
    • Gallstone Pancreatitis
    • Bile Duct Related Pancreatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8510: Biliary acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Blood Vessel Disorder
    • Digestive Disease
    • Bowel Vascular Disease
    • Mesenteric Vascular Disorder
    • Intestine Blood Flow Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K559: Vascular disorder of intestine, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Head Laceration
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Head Cut
    • Deep Head Cut
    • Head Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Scalp Cut
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Scalp laceration
    • Deep scalp cut
    • Head cut

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Collapsed Lung
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Traumatic Air in Chest
    • Traumatic Pneumothorax
    • Injured Collapsed Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown location
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Popovich perform as a Critical Care Surgeon?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. John Popovich may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Popovich's office.

    Does Dr. Popovich accept my insurance?

    Dr. Popovich accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 643-6400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Popovich accept in Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. Popovich in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Iowa

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Popovich's office located?

    Dr. John Popovich's Primary Practice

    411 Laurel St Ste 3250

    Des Moines, IA 50314

    (515) 643-6400

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    Dr. John Popovich's Practice 2

    1111 6th Ave

    Des Moines, IA 50314

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    Dr. John Popovich's Practice 3

    400 W Mineral King Ave

    Visalia, CA 93291

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    What is Dr. Popovich's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Popovich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487031167.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Popovich?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Popovich

    What is Dr. John Popovich's specialty?

    Dr. Popovich is a Critical Care Surgeon near Des Moines, IA. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Popovich to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Popovich affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Popovich is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith 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 John Popovich accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?

    Yes, Dr. John Popovich is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Popovich offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Popovich's office at (515) 643-6400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Popovich?

    Please contact Dr. Popovich's office at (515) 643-6400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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