Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alexander Iii, Pulmonologist in Meridian, MS?
Dr. Richmond Alexander Iii, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Meridian, MS with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Alexander Iii is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alexander Iii’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alexander Iii’s office at (601) 553-2000.
What languages does Dr. Alexander Iii speak?
Dr. Alexander Iii and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alexander Iii treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Alexander Iii 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. Alexander Iii. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
What procedures does Dr. Alexander Iii perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Alexander Iii performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Alexander Iii. 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:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Lung Fluid Drainage
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Chest Fluid Removal
- Thoracic Paracentesis
CPT Codes:
- 32554: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; without imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Biopsy
- Bronchial Biopsy
- Endobronchial Biopsy
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
Does Dr. Alexander Iii accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander Iii accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 553-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alexander Iii accept in Meridian, MS?
Dr. Alexander Iii in Meridian, MS 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 Mississippi
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alexander Iii's office located?
Dr. Richmond Alexander Iii's Primary Practice
2024 15th St Fl 2
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 553-2000
What is Dr. Alexander Iii's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alexander Iii's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336145770.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alexander Iii?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alexander Iii
What is Dr. Richmond Alexander Iii's specialty?
Dr. Alexander Iii is a Pulmonologist near Meridian, MS. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Alexander Iii to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richmond Alexander Iii affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Iii is affiliated with Anderson Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Rush Medical Center 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 Richmond Alexander Iii accepting new patients in Meridian, MS?
Yes, Dr. Richmond Alexander Iii is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richmond Alexander Iii offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alexander Iii's office at (601) 553-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richmond Alexander Iii?
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