PK
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kc, Hospitalist in West Reading, PA?
Dr. Pooja Kc is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in West Reading, PA. Dr. Kc is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kc’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kc’s office at (484) 628-5455.
What languages does Dr. Kc speak?
Dr. Kc and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kc typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kc 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. Kc. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kc typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Pooja Kc may include:
Please contact Dr. Kc's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kc accept my insurance?
Dr. Kc accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (484) 628-5455 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kc accept in West Reading, PA?
Dr. Kc in West Reading, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Kc's office located?
What is Dr. Kc's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kc's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245843499.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kc?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kc
What is Dr. Pooja Kc's specialty?
Dr. Kc is a Hospitalist near West Reading, PA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Pooja Kc affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kc is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health, Phoenixville Hospital, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Pooja Kc accepting new patients in West Reading, PA?
Yes, Dr. Pooja Kc is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pooja Kc offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kc's office at (484) 628-5455 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pooja Kc?
Please contact Dr. Kc's office at (484) 628-5455 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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