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Dr. Katherine Rose Tigas, MD

Hospitalist, Family Medicine Specialist

Hurricane, WV

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tigas, Hospitalist in Hurricane, WV?

    Dr. Katherine Rose Tigas, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Hurricane, WV with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Tigas is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tigas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tigas’s office.

    Is Dr. Tigas board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Rose Tigas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tigas speak?

    Dr. Tigas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Tagalog

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Tigas typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Tigas 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. Tigas. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Tigas typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Rose Tigas may include:

    Please contact Dr. Tigas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Tigas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tigas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tigas accept in Hurricane, WV?

    Dr. Tigas in Hurricane, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Kentucky

    • State of West Virginia

    • The Hartford Financial Services Group

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tigas' office located?

    Dr. Katherine Rose Tigas' Primary Practice

    1400 Hospital Dr

    Hurricane, WV 25526

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    Dr. Katherine Rose Tigas' Practice 2

    3200 Maccorkle Ave SE # B16

    Charleston, WV 25304

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    Dr. Katherine Rose Tigas' Practice 3

    501 Morris St

    Charleston, WV 25301

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    What is Dr. Tigas's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tigas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124209994.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tigas?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tigas

    What is Dr. Katherine Rose Tigas's specialty?

    Dr. Tigas is a Hospitalist near Hurricane, WV.

    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 Dr. Katherine Rose Tigas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tigas is affiliated with Camc General Hospital, Wvu Medicine Thomas Memorial 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 Dr. Katherine Rose Tigas accepting new patients in Hurricane, WV?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Rose Tigas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katherine Rose Tigas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tigas' office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine Rose Tigas?

    Please contact Dr. Tigas' office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tigas' office located?

    Dr. Tigas' offices are located in Hurricane, WV and Charleston, WV.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Katherine Rose Tigas have?

    Dr. Katherine Rose Tigas is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.