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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bleicher, Hospitalist in Muskegon, MI?
Dr. James Bleicher, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Muskegon, MI with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bleicher completed his residency at Bronson/Borgess Hosp/Mich State University. Dr. Bleicher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bleicher’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bleicher’s office at (231) 672-3883.
Where did Dr. Bleicher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Bronson/Borgess Hosp/Mich State University
Is Dr. Bleicher board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. James Bleicher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bleicher speak?
Dr. Bleicher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bleicher treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Bleicher 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. Bleicher. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E876: Hypokalemia
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Mild Impaired Consciousness
- Mild Brain Injury Score
- High GCS Score
- Slightly Reduced Awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R402412: Glasgow coma scale score 13-15, at arrival to emergency department
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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Which procedures does Dr. Bleicher perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Bleicher may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bleicher's office.
Does Dr. Bleicher accept my insurance?
Dr. Bleicher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (231) 672-3883 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bleicher accept in Muskegon, MI?
Dr. Bleicher in Muskegon, MI 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Spectrum / Priority Health
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Where is Dr. Bleicher's office located?
Dr. James Bleicher's Primary Practice
1500 E Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 672-3883
What is Dr. Bleicher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bleicher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740282904.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bleicher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bleicher
What is Dr. James Bleicher's specialty?
Dr. Bleicher is a Hospitalist near Muskegon, MI. 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. Bleicher to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Bleicher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bleicher is affiliated with Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital 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 James Bleicher accepting new patients in Muskegon, MI?
Yes, Dr. James Bleicher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Bleicher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bleicher's office at (231) 672-3883 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Bleicher?
Please contact Dr. Bleicher's office at (231) 672-3883 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Bleicher have?
Dr. James Bleicher is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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