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Who is Dr. Simms, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Orange, CA?
Dr. Sonia Simms, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Simms is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simms’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simms’s office at (714) 633-9111.
What languages does Dr. Simms speak?
Dr. Simms and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Simms treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Simms 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. Simms. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, 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:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Which procedures does Dr. Simms perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sonia Simms may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Simms' office.
Does Dr. Simms accept my insurance?
Dr. Simms accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 633-9111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Simms accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Simms in Orange, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
GlobalHealth
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Simms' office located?
What is Dr. Simms's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Simms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619922069.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simms?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simms
What is Dr. Sonia Simms's specialty?
Dr. Simms is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Orange, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Simms to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sonia Simms affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Simms is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Harbor - Ucla Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Sonia Simms accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sonia Simms is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sonia Simms offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Simms's office at (714) 633-9111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sonia Simms?
Please contact Dr. Simms's office at (714) 633-9111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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