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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Oculam, Hospitalist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Claire Oculam, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Oculam is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Oculam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Oculam’s office.
Is Dr. Oculam board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Claire Oculam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Oculam speak?
Dr. Oculam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Oculam treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Oculam 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. Oculam. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
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:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Oculam perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Claire Oculam may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Oculam's office.
Does Dr. Oculam accept my insurance?
Dr. Oculam 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. Oculam accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Oculam in Lexington, KY 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)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Oculam's office located?
Dr. Claire Oculam's Primary Practice
4071 Tates Creek Centre Dr Ste 202
Lexington, KY 40517
What is Dr. Oculam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Oculam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689612780.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oculam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Oculam
What is Dr. Claire Oculam's specialty?
Dr. Oculam is a Hospitalist near Lexington, KY. 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. Contact Dr. Oculam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Claire Oculam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Oculam is affiliated with Baptist Health Corbin 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Claire Oculam accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Claire Oculam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Claire Oculam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Oculam's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Claire Oculam?
Please contact Dr. Oculam's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Claire Oculam have?
Dr. Claire Oculam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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