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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amavisca, Family Medicine Specialist in Kahoka, MO?
Dr. Joseph Amavisca, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Kahoka, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Amavisca is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amavisca’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amavisca’s office at (503) 692-7785.
What languages does Dr. Amavisca speak?
Dr. Amavisca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Amavisca typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Amavisca 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. Amavisca. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69359: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting unspecified side
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:
- 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:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
Also known as:
- Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Lumbago and Sciatica
- Back and Leg Pain
- Sciatic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5440: Lumbago with sciatica, unspecified side
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Amavisca typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Amavisca 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. Amavisca. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Amavisca accept my insurance?
Dr. Amavisca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 692-7785 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amavisca accept in Kahoka, MO?
Dr. Amavisca in Kahoka, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Amavisca's office located?
Dr. Joseph Amavisca's Primary Practice
103 E Commercial St
Kahoka, MO 63445
(503) 692-7785
What is Dr. Amavisca's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amavisca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316178189.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amavisca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amavisca
What is Dr. Joseph Amavisca's specialty?
Dr. Amavisca is a Family Medicine Specialist near Kahoka, MO.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Joseph Amavisca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amavisca is affiliated with Blessing Hospital, Legacy Meridian Park 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
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Is Joseph Amavisca accepting new patients in Kahoka, MO?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Amavisca is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Amavisca offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amavisca's office at (503) 692-7785 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Amavisca?
Please contact Dr. Amavisca's office at (503) 692-7785 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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