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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kifer, Emergency Medicine Specialist in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Shawnna Kifer, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX. She is board certified. Dr. Kifer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kifer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kifer’s office at (602) 239-6968.
Is Dr. Kifer board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shawnna Kifer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kifer speak?
Dr. Kifer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kifer typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kifer 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. Kifer. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kifer typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shawnna Kifer may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Kifer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kifer accept my insurance?
Dr. Kifer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 239-6968 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kifer accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Kifer in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kifer's office located?
What is Dr. Kifer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kifer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396762068.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kifer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kifer
What is Dr. Shawnna Kifer's specialty?
Dr. Kifer is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near El Paso, TX.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Shawnna Kifer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kifer is affiliated with University Medical Center Of El Paso which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shawnna Kifer accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. Shawnna Kifer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shawnna Kifer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kifer's office at (602) 239-6968 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shawnna Kifer?
Please contact Dr. Kifer's office at (602) 239-6968 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shawnna Kifer have?
Dr. Shawnna Kifer is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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