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Who is Dr. Egressy, Pulmonologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Katarine Egressy, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. She is board certified. Dr. Egressy is fluent in English, French, German, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Egressy’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Egressy’s office.
Is Dr. Egressy board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Katarine Egressy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Egressy speak?
Dr. Egressy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
German
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Egressy typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Egressy 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. Egressy. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Egressy typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Egressy performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Egressy. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Egressy accept my insurance?
Dr. Egressy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Egressy accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Egressy in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Egressy's office located?
What is Dr. Egressy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Egressy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871760736.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Egressy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Egressy
What is Dr. Katarine Egressy's specialty?
Dr. Egressy is a Pulmonologist near Charlottesville, VA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Katarine Egressy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Egressy is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center, St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Intermountain Healthcare, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Uva Health Haymarket 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
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Is Katarine Egressy accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Katarine Egressy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katarine Egressy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Egressy's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katarine Egressy?
Please contact Dr. Egressy's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Katarine Egressy have?
Dr. Katarine Egressy is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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1215 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 22908