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43 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Belitsos, Internist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. James Belitsos, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Belitsos graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Henry Ford Hosp, Internal Medicine; St Joseph Mercy-Oakland, Internal Medicine. Dr. Belitsos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Belitsos’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Belitsos’s office at (520) 792-1348.
Where did Dr. Belitsos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Henry Ford Hosp, Internal Medicine; St Joseph Mercy-Oakland, Internal Medicine | St Joseph Mercy-Oakland Program
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Belitsos board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. James Belitsos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Belitsos speak?
Dr. Belitsos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Belitsos treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Belitsos 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. Belitsos. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Which procedures does Dr. Belitsos perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Belitsos 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Belitsos' office.
Does Dr. Belitsos accept my insurance?
Dr. Belitsos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 792-1348 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Belitsos accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Belitsos in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Cambia (Regence)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
Other Health Care Provider
Providence Health Plans
Scan Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Belitsos' office located?
Dr. James Belitsos' Primary Practice
1601 W Saint Marys Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 792-1348
What is Dr. Belitsos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Belitsos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942217914.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Belitsos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Belitsos
What is Dr. James Belitsos's specialty?
Dr. Belitsos is a Internist near Tucson, AZ.
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.
Contact Dr. Belitsos to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. James Belitsos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Belitsos is affiliated with Mckenzie-Willamette Medical Center, Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is James Belitsos accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. James Belitsos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Belitsos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Belitsos's office at (520) 792-1348 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Belitsos?
Please contact Dr. Belitsos's office at (520) 792-1348 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Belitsos have?
Dr. James Belitsos is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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