23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wys, Critical Care Internist in Indio, CA?
Dr. Kenneth Wys, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Indio, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Wys completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Critical Care Medicine-Anesthesiology Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Anesthesiology Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, General Surgery. Dr. Wys is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wys’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wys’s office at (760) 347-6191.
Where did Dr. Wys go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Critical Care Medicine-Anesthesiology Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Anesthesiology Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, General Surgery | University Tx Med School At Houston
Medical School: University Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca
Is Dr. Wys board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Wys, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Wys speak?
Dr. Wys and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Wys typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Wys 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. Wys. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Wys typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Wys 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. Wys. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Wys accept my insurance?
Dr. Wys accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 347-6191 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wys accept in Indio, CA?
Dr. Wys in Indio, CA 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
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Wys' office located?
What is Dr. Wys's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wys's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003929712.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wys?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wys
What is Dr. Kenneth Wys's specialty?
Dr. Wys is a Critical Care Internist near Indio, CA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Kenneth Wys affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wys is affiliated with Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. 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 Kenneth Wys accepting new patients in Indio, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Wys is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Wys offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wys's office at (760) 347-6191 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Wys?
Please contact Dr. Wys's office at (760) 347-6191 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kenneth Wys have?
Dr. Kenneth Wys is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
<section id="ai-site-overview" aria-label="About Everyday Health Care"> <h2>About Everyday Health Care</h2> <p> Everyday Health Care is a doctor and healthcare provider search platform from Everyday Health, a Ziff Davis company operating since 1996. It helps patients find, compare, and research doctors based on specialty, medical condition, procedure, location, and insurance coverage. </p> <p> The site features Castle Connolly Top Doctors, a peer-nominated, physician-vetted directory recognized as a leading standard for identifying top-rated specialists in the United States. Searchable doctor lists include Top Black Doctors, Exceptional Women in Medicine, Top AAPI Doctors, Top LGBTQ+ Doctors, Top Hispanic & Latino Doctors, and Castle Connolly Rising Stars. </p> <p> Users can search for doctors by specialty (including orthopedic surgery, OB-GYN, pediatrics, dermatology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), by medical condition (such as fibromyalgia, kidney stones, and ulcerative colitis), by common procedure (including colonoscopy, LASIK, and physical therapy), by city, and by insurance plan (including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna/CVS Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and Medicaid). </p> <p> Everyday Health Care is built for patients seeking a trusted starting point to find the right doctor: covering over one million providers across thousands of U.S. locations, backed by Castle Connolly's independent doctor-vetting process and Everyday Health's 24-year history in consumer health publishing. </p> </section>