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Dr. Thomas Hartka, MD

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hartka, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Thomas Hartka, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Hartka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hartka’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hartka’s office at (434) 924-2231.

    What languages does Dr. Hartka speak?

    Dr. Hartka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hartka treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hartka 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. Hartka. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Pain in Lower Left Abdomen
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • Left lower quadrant pain
    • Pain in left side of belly
    • Left side abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R1032: Left lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Which procedures does Dr. Hartka perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Hartka may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hartka's office.

    Does Dr. Hartka accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hartka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-2231 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hartka accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Hartka in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hartka's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Hartka's Primary Practice

    1215 Lee St

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

    (434) 924-2231

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    What is Dr. Hartka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hartka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538483367.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hartka?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hartka

    What is Dr. Thomas Hartka's specialty?

    Dr. Hartka is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Charlottesville, VA. 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. Contact Dr. Hartka to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Hartka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hartka is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, Sentara RMH Medical Center, UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center, Sovah Health - Danville, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Corewell Health Wayne 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Thomas Hartka accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Hartka is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Hartka offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hartka's office at (434) 924-2231 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Hartka?

    Please contact Dr. Hartka's office at (434) 924-2231 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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