Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Harkness, Hospitalist in Great Falls, MT?
Dr. James Harkness, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Great Falls, MT. He is board certified. Dr. Harkness graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine. Dr. Harkness is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Harkness’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Harkness’s office at (406) 731-8888.
Where did Dr. Harkness go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Harkness speak?
Dr. Harkness and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Harkness treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Harkness 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. Harkness. 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:
- Falls
- Repeated Falls
- Accidental Falls
- Unintentional Falls
- Falling Accidents
- Frequent Falling
- Recurrent Falls
- Balance Problems Leading to Falls
ICD-10 Codes:
- W19XXXA: Unspecified fall, initial encounter
- R296: Repeated falls
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Abnormal Plasma Protein Levels
- Blood
- Plasma Protein Disorder
- Dysproteinemia
- Unusual Blood Proteins
ICD-10 Codes:
- R778: Other specified abnormalities of plasma proteins
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
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Harkness perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Harkness may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Harkness' office.
Does Dr. Harkness accept my insurance?
Dr. Harkness accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (406) 731-8888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Harkness accept in Great Falls, MT?
Dr. Harkness in Great Falls, MT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
6 Degrees Health
All Other Third Party
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
First Administrators
Humana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Harkness' office located?
What is Dr. Harkness's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Harkness's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376502658.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Harkness?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Harkness
What is Dr. James Harkness's specialty?
Dr. Harkness is a Hospitalist near Great Falls, MT. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Harkness to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Harkness affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Harkness is affiliated with Benefis Health System-East Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is James Harkness accepting new patients in Great Falls, MT?
Yes, Dr. James Harkness is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Harkness offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Harkness's office at (406) 731-8888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Harkness?
Please contact Dr. Harkness's office at (406) 731-8888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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