24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Plachy, Internist in Lincoln, NE?
Dr. Lewis Plachy, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lincoln, NE with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Plachy graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his residency at Central Ia Hlth Sys/Ia Methodi, Internal Medicine; Univ Of Ne Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Plachy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Plachy’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Plachy’s office at (402) 421-3240.
Where did Dr. Plachy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Central Ia Hlth Sys/Ia Methodi, Internal Medicine; Univ Of Ne Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Lutheran Hospital) Program
Medical School: University of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne | University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Is Dr. Plachy board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Lewis Plachy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Plachy speak?
Dr. Plachy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Plachy typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Plachy 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. Plachy. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Spine Condition of the Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- lumbar spondylopathy
- lower back spinal inflammation
- lumbar spondyloarthropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4696: Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Plachy typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lewis Plachy 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. Plachy's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Plachy accept my insurance?
Dr. Plachy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 421-3240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Plachy accept in Lincoln, NE?
Dr. Plachy in Lincoln, NE 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 Nebraska
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medica Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Nebraska
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Plachy's office located?
Dr. Lewis Plachy's Primary Practice
3901 Pine Lake Rd Ste 220
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 421-3240
What is Dr. Plachy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Plachy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083622450.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Plachy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Plachy
What is Dr. Lewis Plachy's specialty?
Dr. Plachy is a Internist near Lincoln, NE.
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.
Is this Dr. Lewis Plachy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Plachy is affiliated with Bryan East Campus, Chi Health St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, Nebraska 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lewis Plachy accepting new patients in Lincoln, NE?
Yes, Dr. Lewis Plachy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lewis Plachy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Plachy's office at (402) 421-3240 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lewis Plachy?
Please contact Dr. Plachy's office at (402) 421-3240 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lewis Plachy have?
Dr. Lewis Plachy is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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