Who is Dr. Hargest, Internist in Buffalo, NY?
What languages does Dr. Hargest speak?
Dr. Hargest and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hargest typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hargest 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. Hargest. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hargest typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Hargest 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. Hargest's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hargest accept my insurance?
Dr. Hargest accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 898-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hargest accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Hargest in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hargest's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Hargest affiliated with?
Dr. Hargest has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Hargest's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hargest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093373185.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hargest?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hargest
What is Dr. Thomas Hargest's specialty?
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.