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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Macedo, Critical Care Internist in Lakeland, FL?
Dr. Walter Macedo, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Lakeland, FL. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Macedo completed his residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Emergency Medicine; Univ Of Ne Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Macedo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Macedo’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Macedo’s office at (863) 680-7000.
Where did Dr. Macedo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Emergency Medicine; Univ Of Ne Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Biomedical Sciences Center Faculty of Medicine University of Mogi Das Cruzes
Is Dr. Macedo board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Walter Macedo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Macedo speak?
Dr. Macedo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Macedo treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Macedo 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. Macedo. 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 Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Macedo perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Walter Macedo may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Macedo's office.
Does Dr. Macedo accept my insurance?
Dr. Macedo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (863) 680-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Macedo accept in Lakeland, FL?
Dr. Macedo in Lakeland, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Macedo's office located?
Dr. Walter Macedo's Primary Practice
1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 680-7000
What is Dr. Macedo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Macedo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154319689.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Macedo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Macedo
What is Dr. Walter Macedo's specialty?
Dr. Macedo is a Critical Care Internist near Lakeland, FL. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Macedo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Walter Macedo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Macedo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Critical Care Internist?
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Is Walter Macedo accepting new patients in Lakeland, FL?
Yes, Dr. Walter Macedo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Walter Macedo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Macedo's office at (863) 680-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Walter Macedo?
Please contact Dr. Macedo's office at (863) 680-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Walter Macedo have?
Dr. Walter Macedo is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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