Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kapfer, Pediatric Surgeon in Des Moines, IA?
Where did Dr. Kapfer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, General Surgery
Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Kapfer board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Stephanie Kapfer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Kapfer speak?
Dr. Kapfer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
What conditions does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Kapfer typically treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Kapfer 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. Kapfer. 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:
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
What procedures does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Kapfer typically perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Kapfer may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Kapfer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kapfer accept my insurance?
Dr. Kapfer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 668-7703 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kapfer accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Kapfer in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Kapfer's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Kapfer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kapfer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kapfer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kapfer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518065804.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kapfer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kapfer