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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kaplan, Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist in Kansas City, KS?
Dr. Samuel Kaplan, MD is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, KS with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kaplan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaplan’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaplan’s office at (412) 692-6000.
What languages does Dr. Kaplan speak?
Dr. Kaplan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kaplan treat?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kaplan 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. Kaplan. 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.
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kaplan perform as a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Kaplan may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kaplan's office.
Does Dr. Kaplan accept my insurance?
Dr. Kaplan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 692-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kaplan accept in Kansas City, KS?
Dr. Kaplan in Kansas City, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
MedImpact
State of Delaware
State of Maryland
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Kaplan's office located?
Dr. Samuel Kaplan's Primary Practice
3901 Rainbow Blvd # 1022
Kansas City, KS 66160
(412) 692-6000
Dr. Samuel Kaplan's Practice 2
of Kansas Department of Hospice And Palliativ
Kansas City, KS 66160
What is Dr. Kaplan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kaplan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417576885.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaplan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kaplan
What is Dr. Samuel Kaplan's specialty?
Dr. Kaplan is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist near Kansas City, KS. A pediatrician who has special knowledge and experience in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses. This pediatrician is responsible to collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance the quality of life. They also handle physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family. This is done throughout the course of the illness, during the dying process, and beyond. They have good expertise in handling the assessment of patients with advanced disease, providing relief from distressing symptoms, coordinating between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, using specialized and advanced care systems including hospice, managing patients who are imminently dying, and navigating legal and ethical decision-making in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Kaplan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samuel Kaplan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kaplan is affiliated with Shore Medical Center, Beebe Healthcare 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?
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Is Samuel Kaplan accepting new patients in Kansas City, KS?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Kaplan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Kaplan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kaplan's office at (412) 692-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Kaplan?
Please contact Dr. Kaplan's office at (412) 692-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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