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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Silva, Critical Care Internist in Paducah, KY?
Dr. Carlos Silva, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Paducah, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Silva is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Silva’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Silva’s office at (260) 266-2020.
What languages does Dr. Silva speak?
Dr. Silva and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Silva typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Silva 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. Silva. 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 Respiratory Failure
- 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 lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- 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
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Silva typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Carlos Silva may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Silva's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Silva accept my insurance?
Dr. Silva accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (260) 266-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Silva accept in Paducah, KY?
Dr. Silva in Paducah, KY 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Kentucky
State of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Silva's office located?
What is Dr. Silva's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Silva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659675296.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Silva?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Silva
What is Dr. Carlos Silva's specialty?
Dr. Silva is a Critical Care Internist near Paducah, KY.
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. Carlos Silva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Silva is affiliated with Baptist Health Paducah, Memorial Medical Center - Las Cruces, Nm, Camc General Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Musc Health University Medical Center, Deaconess Midtown 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 Carlos Silva accepting new patients in Paducah, KY?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Silva is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Silva offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Silva's office at (260) 266-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos Silva?
Please contact Dr. Silva's office at (260) 266-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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