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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lipato, Internist in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Thokozeni Lipato, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Lipato completed his residency at Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lipato is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lipato’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lipato’s office at (804) 828-9357.
Where did Dr. Lipato go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lipato speak?
Dr. Lipato and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lipato typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lipato 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. Lipato. 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:
- Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
- Sickle Cell-Hemoglobin C Disease
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle cell anemia without crisis
- Chronic sickle cell disease
- Stable sickle cell
- Hb SC Disease
- Sickle Hemoglobin C Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
- D5720: Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease without crisis
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Beta Plus Thalassemia
- Sickle Cell Thalassemia
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Beta thalassemia
- Thalassemia
- Sickle Beta+ Thalassemia
- Hb S/Beta+ Thalassemia
- Sickle Beta Thalassemia
- Hb S/Beta Thalassemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5744: Sickle-cell thalassemia beta plus without crisis
- D5740: Sickle-cell thalassemia without crisis
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lipato typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Lipato 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. Lipato. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Red Blood Cell Apheresis
- Therapeutic Red Blood Cell Exchange
- Red Blood Cell Removal Procedure
- Erythrocytapheresis
CPT Codes:
- 36512: Therapeutic apheresis; for red blood cells
Does Dr. Lipato accept my insurance?
Dr. Lipato accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 828-9357 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lipato accept in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Lipato in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lipato's office located?
Dept Of Internal Medicine-Gen Med /Primary Care
1001 E Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-9357
What is Dr. Lipato's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lipato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770570657.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lipato?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lipato
What is Dr. Thokozeni Lipato's specialty?
Dr. Lipato is a Internist near Richmond, VA.
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. Thokozeni Lipato affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lipato is affiliated with Vcu Medical Center North Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, Sentara Careplex Hospital, Bon Secours St. Mary'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
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Is Thokozeni Lipato accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?
Yes, Dr. Thokozeni Lipato is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thokozeni Lipato offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lipato's office at (804) 828-9357 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thokozeni Lipato?
Please contact Dr. Lipato's office at (804) 828-9357 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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