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Who is Dr. Kahal, Infectious Disease Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Deborah Kahal, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kahal is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kahal’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kahal’s office at (302) 320-1300.
Is Dr. Kahal board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Deborah Kahal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kahal speak?
Dr. Kahal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kahal treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kahal 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. Kahal. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Hepatitis C
- Hep C
- HCV infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- High-Risk Sexual Behavior
- Sexual Health
- Unsafe Sex Practices
- Sexual Risk Assessment
- STI Prevention Counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7251: High risk heterosexual behavior
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Kahal perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Kahal 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kahal's office.
Does Dr. Kahal accept my insurance?
Dr. Kahal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 320-1300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kahal accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Kahal in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Express Scripts
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Kahal's office located?
What is Dr. Kahal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kahal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821227315.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kahal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kahal
What is Dr. Deborah Kahal's specialty?
Dr. Kahal is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Philadelphia, PA.
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.
Contact Dr. Kahal to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Deborah Kahal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kahal is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Deborah Kahal accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Deborah Kahal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Deborah Kahal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kahal's office at (302) 320-1300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Deborah Kahal?
Please contact Dr. Kahal's office at (302) 320-1300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Deborah Kahal have?
Dr. Deborah Kahal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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