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Dr. George Mckay, DO

Reading, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mckay, Hospitalist in Reading, PA?

    Dr. George Mckay, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Reading, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mckay is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mckay’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mckay’s office at (757) 594-3580.

    What languages does Dr. Mckay speak?

    Dr. Mckay and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Mckay typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Mckay 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. Mckay. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • 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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Mckay typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. George Mckay may include:

    Please contact Dr. Mckay's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Mckay accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mckay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 594-3580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mckay accept in Reading, PA?

    Dr. Mckay in Reading, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mckay's office located?

    Dr. George Mckay's Primary Practice

    2500 Bernville Rd

    Reading, PA 19605

    (757) 594-3580

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    Dr. George Mckay's Practice 2

    130 S Bryn Mawr Ave

    Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

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    Dr. George Mckay's Practice 3

    500 University Dr

    Hershey, PA 17033

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    What is Dr. Mckay's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Mckay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942476114.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mckay?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mckay

    What is Dr. George Mckay's specialty?

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. George Mckay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mckay is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Upmc Harrisburg, Sentara Williamsburg Regional 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. George Mckay accepting new patients in Reading, PA?

    Yes, Dr. George Mckay is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. George Mckay offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mckay's office at (757) 594-3580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. George Mckay?

    Please contact Dr. Mckay's office at (757) 594-3580 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mckay's office located?

    Dr. Mckay's offices are located in Reading, PA, Bryn Mawr, PA, and Hershey, PA.