Who is Dr. Bak, Internist in Louisville, KY?
What languages does Dr. Bak speak?
Dr. Bak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bak typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Bak 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. Bak. 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:
- 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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bak typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Esther Bak may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Bak's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bak accept my insurance?
Dr. Bak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 588-4720 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bak accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Bak in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
SIHO Holding
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Where is Dr. Bak's office located?
Dr. Esther Bak's Primary Practice
401 E Chestnut St Unit 310
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 588-4720
What hospitals are Dr. Bak affiliated with?
Dr. Bak has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bak's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881259661.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bak
What is Dr. Esther Bak's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.