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Who is Dr. Penfil, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Wilmington, DE?
Dr. Scott Penfil, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wilmington, DE with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Penfil completed his residency at Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Pediatrics and is currently affiliated with A I Dupont Hospital For Children. Dr. Penfil is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Penfil’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Penfil’s office at (302) 651-4000.
Where did Dr. Penfil go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Pediatrics
Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine
Is Dr. Penfil board certified as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Scott Penfil, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Penfil speak?
Dr. Penfil and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Penfil typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Penfil 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. Penfil. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Emergency
- Severe Persistent Asthma Exacerbation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4542: Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Penfil typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Scott Penfil may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Penfil's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Penfil accept my insurance?
Dr. Penfil accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 651-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Penfil accept in Wilmington, DE?
Dr. Penfil in Wilmington, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
Maryland Physicians Care
MedStar Health
Riverside Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Penfil's office located?
What is Dr. Penfil's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Penfil's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780776534.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Penfil?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Penfil
What is Dr. Scott Penfil's specialty?
Dr. Penfil is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Wilmington, DE.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Scott Penfil affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Penfil is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Scott Penfil accepting new patients in Wilmington, DE?
Yes, Dr. Scott Penfil is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Penfil offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Penfil's office at (302) 651-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Penfil?
Please contact Dr. Penfil's office at (302) 651-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Penfil have?
Dr. Scott Penfil is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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