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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Remakus, Critical Care Internist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Christopher Remakus, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Remakus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Remakus’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Remakus’s office at (203) 688-4740.
Is Dr. Remakus board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Remakus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Remakus speak?
Dr. Remakus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Remakus typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Remakus 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. Remakus. 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:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- 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:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Remakus typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Remakus performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Remakus. 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:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Does Dr. Remakus accept my insurance?
Dr. Remakus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 688-4740 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Remakus accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Remakus in Wilkes Barre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
Transamerica
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Remakus' office located?
Dr. Christopher Remakus' Primary Practice
1000 E Mountain Dr
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
(203) 688-4740
What is Dr. Remakus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Remakus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396986634.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Remakus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Remakus
What is Dr. Christopher Remakus's specialty?
Dr. Remakus is a Critical Care Internist near Wilkes Barre, PA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Christopher Remakus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Remakus is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christopher Remakus accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Remakus is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Remakus offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Remakus's office at (203) 688-4740 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Remakus?
Please contact Dr. Remakus's office at (203) 688-4740 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Remakus have?
Dr. Christopher Remakus is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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