Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Witter, Hospitalist in Denver, CO?
Dr. Joel Witter, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Denver, CO. He is board certified. Dr. Witter completed his residency at Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine and is currently affiliated with Im Hospitalist. Dr. Witter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Witter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Witter’s office at (303) 839-7111.
Where did Dr. Witter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University Of Co School Of Med
Medical School: University of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co | Co-Operative Medical College, Kochi, Kochi University
Is Dr. Witter board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Joel Witter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Witter speak?
Dr. Witter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Witter typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Witter 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. Witter. 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:
- 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 Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Witter typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Joel Witter may include:
Please contact Dr. Witter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Witter accept my insurance?
Dr. Witter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 839-7111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Witter accept in Denver, CO?
Dr. Witter in Denver, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Colorado Access
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Denver Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Witter's office located?
What is Dr. Witter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Witter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912017716.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Witter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Witter
What is Dr. Joel Witter's specialty?
Dr. Witter is a Hospitalist near Denver, CO.
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. Joel Witter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Witter is affiliated with Hca Healthone Presbyterian St. Luke’s, Hca Healthone Rose, Hca Healthone Aurora, Hca Healthone Mountain Ridge, Banner Wyoming Medical Center 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 Joel Witter accepting new patients in Denver, CO?
Yes, Dr. Joel Witter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Witter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Witter's office at (303) 839-7111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Witter?
Please contact Dr. Witter's office at (303) 839-7111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Witter have?
Dr. Joel Witter is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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