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Who is Dr. Kitzis, Critical Care Internist in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Vanessa Kitzis, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kitzis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kitzis’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kitzis’s office at (505) 984-2600.
What languages does Dr. Kitzis speak?
Dr. Kitzis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kitzis treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Kitzis 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. Kitzis. 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
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset 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:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Kitzis perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vanessa Kitzis may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kitzis' office.
Does Dr. Kitzis accept my insurance?
Dr. Kitzis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 984-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kitzis accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Kitzis in Long Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kitzis' office located?
What is Dr. Kitzis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kitzis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104910595.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kitzis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kitzis
What is Dr. Vanessa Kitzis's specialty?
Dr. Kitzis is a Critical Care Internist near Long Beach, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Kitzis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vanessa Kitzis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kitzis is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center. 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Vanessa Kitzis accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vanessa Kitzis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vanessa Kitzis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kitzis's office at (505) 984-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vanessa Kitzis?
Please contact Dr. Kitzis's office at (505) 984-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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