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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lubwama, Emergency Medicine Specialist in West Chester, PA?
Dr. Catherine Lubwama, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in West Chester, PA. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Lubwama is currently affiliated with Hospital Med Cch. Dr. Lubwama is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lubwama’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lubwama’s office.
Where did Dr. Lubwama go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Makerere School Of Medicine University Of Kampala Uganda
Is Dr. Lubwama board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Lubwama, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lubwama speak?
Dr. Lubwama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lubwama typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lubwama 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. Lubwama. 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lubwama typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Lubwama may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Lubwama's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lubwama accept my insurance?
Dr. Lubwama 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. Lubwama accept in West Chester, PA?
Dr. Lubwama in West Chester, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lubwama's office located?
What is Dr. Lubwama's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lubwama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518070754.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lubwama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lubwama
What is Dr. Catherine Lubwama's specialty?
Dr. Lubwama is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near West Chester, PA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Catherine Lubwama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lubwama is affiliated with Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Catherine Lubwama accepting new patients in West Chester, PA?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Lubwama is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Catherine Lubwama offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lubwama's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Catherine Lubwama?
Please contact Dr. Lubwama's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Catherine Lubwama have?
Dr. Catherine Lubwama is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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Connect with DR. Lubwama
Hospital Med Cch
701 E Marshall St
West Chester, PA 19380