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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghose, Hospitalist in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Medha Ghose, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ghose is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghose’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghose’s office at (732) 222-5200.
What languages does Dr. Ghose speak?
Dr. Ghose and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ghose treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ghose 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. Ghose. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Which procedures does Dr. Ghose perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Medha Ghose may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ghose's office.
Does Dr. Ghose accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghose accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 222-5200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghose accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Ghose in Des Moines, IA 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Midlands Choice (NE)
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Iowa
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Ghose's office located?
What is Dr. Ghose's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghose's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588331003.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghose?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghose
What is Dr. Medha Ghose's specialty?
Dr. Ghose is a Hospitalist near Des Moines, IA. 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. Contact Dr. Ghose to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Medha Ghose affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ghose is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Medha Ghose accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Medha Ghose is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Medha Ghose offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghose's office at (732) 222-5200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Medha Ghose?
Please contact Dr. Ghose's office at (732) 222-5200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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