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Dr. Deborah Kahal, MD

Philadelphia, PA

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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 by the American Board of Internal Medicine. 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 in 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 a 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:

    • 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

    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:

    • Hepatitis C
    • Hep C
    • HCV infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis B
    • Long-term Hepatitis B
    • Persistent Hepatitis B
    • Hep B

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Site Bone Density and Structure Disorder
    • Bone Density
    • Bone Disease
    • Widespread Bone Density Disorder
    • Generalized Bone Structure Problem
    • Multi-site Bone Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M8589: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Liver Fibrosis
    • Liver Disease
    • Hepatic scarring
    • Scarred liver
    • Fibrotic liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7400: Hepatic fibrosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis C
    • Hepatitis C
    • Long-term Hepatitis C
    • Persistent Hepatitis C
    • Hep C

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C

    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:

    • Late Latent Syphilis
    • Syphilis
    • Hidden syphilis (late stage)
    • Asymptomatic late syphilis
    • Silent syphilis (late stage)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A528: Late syphilis, latent

    Which procedures does Dr. Kahal perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Kahal's office located?

    Dr. Deborah Kahal's Primary Practice

    501 S 54th St

    Philadelphia, PA 19143

    (302) 320-1300

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    Dr. Deborah Kahal's Practice 2

    501 W 14th St Fl 6

    Wilmington, DE 19801

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    Dr. Deborah Kahal's Practice 3

    1400 N Washington St

    Wilmington, DE 19801

    (302) 320-1300

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    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?

    No, Kahal is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    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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