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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kast, Internist in Cleveland Heights, OH?
Dr. Douglas Kast, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Cleveland Heights, OH with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kast graduated from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Summa Health System/NEOMED Program. Dr. Kast is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kast’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kast’s office at (330) 688-9501.
Where did Dr. Kast go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Summa Health System/NEOMED Program
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kast speak?
Dr. Kast and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kast typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kast 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. Kast. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Vascular Complications
- Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Dependence on Ventilator
- Respirator Dependence
- Breathing Machine Reliance
- Long-term Ventilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9911: Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kast typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Kast 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. Kast. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Kast accept my insurance?
Dr. Kast accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 688-9501 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kast accept in Cleveland Heights, OH?
Dr. Kast in Cleveland Heights, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Summa Health
The Schroer Group
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kast's office located?
Dr. Douglas Kast's Primary Practice
5 Severance Cir Ste 115
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
(330) 688-9501
What is Dr. Kast's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kast's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144471798.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kast?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kast
What is Dr. Douglas Kast's specialty?
Dr. Kast is a Internist near Cleveland Heights, OH.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Douglas Kast affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kast is affiliated with Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Summa Health System – Akron Campus, Medina 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
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Is Douglas Kast accepting new patients in Cleveland Heights, OH?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Kast is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Kast offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kast's office at (330) 688-9501 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Kast?
Please contact Dr. Kast's office at (330) 688-9501 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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