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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kouns, Hospitalist in Winchester, KY?
Dr. Nicholas Kouns, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Winchester, KY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kouns is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kouns’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kouns’s office at (859) 745-6471.
What languages does Dr. Kouns speak?
Dr. Kouns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kouns treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kouns 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. Kouns. 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
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute 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:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Emergency
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Emergency
- Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
- Acute Hypertensive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I161: Hypertensive emergency
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
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Kouns perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nicholas Kouns may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kouns' office.
Does Dr. Kouns accept my insurance?
Dr. Kouns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 745-6471 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kouns accept in Winchester, KY?
Dr. Kouns in Winchester, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kouns' office located?
What is Dr. Kouns's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kouns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528166261.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kouns?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kouns
What is Dr. Nicholas Kouns's specialty?
Dr. Kouns is a Hospitalist near Winchester, KY. 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. Kouns to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Kouns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kouns is affiliated with Clark Regional Medical Center, Pikeville Medical Center, Baptist Health Lexington 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Nicholas Kouns accepting new patients in Winchester, KY?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Kouns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Kouns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kouns's office at (859) 745-6471 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Kouns?
Please contact Dr. Kouns's office at (859) 745-6471 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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