Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Simckes, Specialist in Saint Louis, MO?
Where did Dr. Simckes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Buffalo Sch Of Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Chldns Hospital SUNY
Medical School: The Hebrew Univ- Hadassah Med Sch- Jerusalem- Israel | Hadassah Medical School, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,Jerusalem, Israel
Is Dr. Simckes board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David Simckes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Simckes speak?
Dr. Simckes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hebrew
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Simckes typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Simckes 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. Simckes. 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:
- Irregular Periods
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
- Menstruation
- Oligomenorrhea
- Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
- Menorrhagia
- Polymenorrhea
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
- N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
Also known as:
- Severe Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- Extreme Morning Sickness
- Persistent Vomiting in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O210: Mild hyperemesis gravidarum
Also known as:
- Other Ovarian Problems
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Ovarian Disorder
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Ovary dysfunction
- Female reproductive gland issues
- PCOS
- Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
- Polycystic Ovaries
ICD-10 Codes:
- E288: Other ovarian dysfunction
- E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Simckes typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Simckes 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. Simckes. 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:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
Also known as:
- Embryo Transfer to Uterus
- Intrauterine Embryo Transfer
- IVF Embryo Transfer
- Assisted Reproduction Embryo Transfer
- Fertility Embryo Placement
CPT Codes:
- 58974: Embryo transfer, intrauterine
Also known as:
- Egg Retrieval for IVF
- Oocyte Retrieval
- Follicle Aspiration
- IVF Egg Collection
CPT Codes:
- 58970: Follicle puncture for oocyte retrieval, any method
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
- Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
- Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
- Peritoneal lesion fulguration
- Endometriosis removal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method
Also known as:
- Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
- D&C for Missed Abortion
- Surgical Miscarriage Management
- First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester
Does Dr. Simckes accept my insurance?
Dr. Simckes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 997-7177 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Simckes accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Simckes in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Erin Group Administrators
Federal government of the United States
Southeast IN Health Org
The Consociate Group
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Simckes' office located?
Dr. David Simckes' Primary Practice
456 N New Ballas Rd Ste 220
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 997-7177
Dr. David Simckes' Practice 2
5401 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Ste 201
Saint Peters, MO 63376
What hospitals are Dr. Simckes affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Simckes has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Simckes's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Simckes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881600773.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simckes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simckes