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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kiehl, Infectious Disease Specialist in Albany, NY?
Dr. Anita Kiehl, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY. She has been practicing for over 37 years. Dr. Kiehl graduated from Medizinischen Fakult‰t der Universit‰t des Saarlandes and completed her residency at Univ Ct Hlth Ctr/J Dempsey Hos, Infectious Diseases. Dr. Kiehl is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kiehl’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kiehl’s office at (518) 435-0662.
Where did Dr. Kiehl go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ct Hlth Ctr/J Dempsey Hos, Infectious Diseases | University Ct Health Ctr/J Dempsey Hospital | University of Connecticut Program A
Medical School: University Des Saarlandes/Saarbrucken- Fak Med- Homburg | University of Saarlandes | Medizinischen Fakult‰t der Universit‰t des Saarlandes
What languages does Dr. Kiehl speak?
Dr. Kiehl and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kiehl typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kiehl 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. Kiehl. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Infection from Heart or Blood Vessel Device
- Cardiac implant infection
- Vascular graft infection
- Device-related infection
- Prosthetic heart infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, subsequent encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kiehl typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Anita Kiehl may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Kiehl's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kiehl accept my insurance?
Dr. Kiehl accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 435-0662 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kiehl accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Kiehl in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Kiehl's office located?
What is Dr. Kiehl's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kiehl's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487744116.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kiehl?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kiehl
What is Dr. Anita Kiehl's specialty?
Dr. Kiehl is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Albany, NY.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Anita Kiehl affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kiehl is affiliated with St. Peter's Hospital - Albany, Ny which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Anita Kiehl accepting new patients in Albany, NY?
Yes, Dr. Anita Kiehl is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anita Kiehl offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kiehl's office at (518) 435-0662 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anita Kiehl?
Please contact Dr. Kiehl's office at (518) 435-0662 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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