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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amacher, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Fairfield, CA?
Dr. Kathryn Amacher, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fairfield, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Amacher graduated from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University and completed her residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; David Grant Usaf Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Malcolm Grow Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Amacher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amacher’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amacher’s office.
Where did Dr. Amacher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; David Grant Usaf Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Malcolm Grow Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | UC Irvine Medical Center
Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Is Dr. Amacher board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kathryn Amacher, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Amacher speak?
Dr. Amacher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Amacher typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Amacher 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. Amacher. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Amacher typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Amacher performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Amacher. 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:
- Nail Debridement (1-5 Nails)
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Thick Nail Trimming
- Fungal Nail Treatment
- Nail Cleaning Procedure
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Routine Nail Trimming
- Medical Nail Care
- Podiatric Nail Trimming
- Foot Nail Clipping
- Therapeutic Nail Trimming
CPT Codes:
- 11719: Trimming of nondystrophic nails, any number
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Amacher accept my insurance?
Dr. Amacher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amacher accept in Fairfield, CA?
Dr. Amacher in Fairfield, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Amacher's office located?
What is Dr. Amacher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amacher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366545568.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amacher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amacher
What is Dr. Kathryn Amacher's specialty?
Dr. Amacher is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Fairfield, CA.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Kathryn Amacher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amacher is affiliated with Sutter Solano Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kathryn Amacher accepting new patients in Fairfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kathryn Amacher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathryn Amacher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amacher's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathryn Amacher?
Please contact Dr. Amacher's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kathryn Amacher have?
Dr. Kathryn Amacher is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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