36 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Latimer, Internist in Kansas City, MO?
Where did Dr. Latimer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Sinai-Grace Hosp/Sinai Hosp, Internal Medicine; Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Sinai-Grace Hosp/Grace Hosp, Internal Medicine | SCS/MSUCOM/Sinai Grace Hospital Program
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Latimer speak?
Dr. Latimer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Latimer typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Latimer 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. Latimer. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
- Aching Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5489: Other dorsalgia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Latimer typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Otis Latimer may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Latimer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Latimer accept my insurance?
Dr. Latimer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 923-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Latimer accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Latimer in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Missouri
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Latimer's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Latimer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Latimer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Latimer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Latimer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033116058.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Latimer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Latimer
What is Dr. Otis Latimer's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.