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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fikes, Hospitalist in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Richard Fikes, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Fikes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fikes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fikes’s office at (614) 268-8164.
Is Dr. Fikes board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Fikes, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fikes speak?
Dr. Fikes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Fikes typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Fikes 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. Fikes. 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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Fikes typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Fikes may include:
Please contact Dr. Fikes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fikes accept my insurance?
Dr. Fikes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 268-8164 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fikes accept in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Fikes in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliance Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fikes' office located?
Dr. Richard Fikes' Primary Practice
3555 Olentangy River Rd Ste 1080
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 268-8164
What is Dr. Fikes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fikes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235176686.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fikes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fikes
What is Dr. Richard Fikes's specialty?
Dr. Fikes is a Hospitalist near Columbus, OH.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Richard Fikes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fikes is affiliated with Mount Carmel East, Ascension Seton Southwest 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Fikes accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?
Yes, Dr. Richard Fikes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Fikes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fikes's office at (614) 268-8164 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Fikes?
Please contact Dr. Fikes's office at (614) 268-8164 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Fikes have?
Dr. Richard Fikes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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