Dr. Kimberly Kaffenbarger, MD
Elmira, NY
24 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Kaffenbarger, Internist in Elmira, NY?
Where did Dr. Kaffenbarger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Internal Medicine | Johns Hopkins University School Med | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Kaffenbarger board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kimberly Kaffenbarger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kaffenbarger speak?
Dr. Kaffenbarger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kaffenbarger typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kaffenbarger 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. Kaffenbarger. 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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kaffenbarger typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kimberly Kaffenbarger 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. Kaffenbarger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kaffenbarger accept my insurance?
Dr. Kaffenbarger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kaffenbarger accept in Elmira, NY?
Dr. Kaffenbarger in Elmira, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union
Humana
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Kaffenbarger's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Kaffenbarger affiliated with?
Dr. Kaffenbarger has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kaffenbarger's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kaffenbarger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790867794.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaffenbarger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kaffenbarger
What is Dr. Kimberly Kaffenbarger'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.