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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Metzger, Hospitalist in Blue Springs, MO?
Dr. Karl Metzger, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Blue Springs, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Metzger is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Metzger’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Metzger’s office at (530) 886-6558.
What languages does Dr. Metzger speak?
Dr. Metzger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Metzger treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Metzger 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. Metzger. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- 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 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
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, 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:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
Which procedures does Dr. Metzger perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Karl Metzger may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Metzger's office.
Does Dr. Metzger accept my insurance?
Dr. Metzger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (530) 886-6558 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Metzger accept in Blue Springs, MO?
Dr. Metzger in Blue Springs, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Clear Spring Health
Humana
Keenan and Associates
Medicare
QuikTrip Corporation
State of Tennessee
Wausau Insurance
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Where is Dr. Metzger's office located?
Dr. Karl Metzger's Primary Practice
201 NW R D Mize Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(530) 886-6558
What is Dr. Metzger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Metzger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376862763.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Metzger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Metzger
What is Dr. Karl Metzger's specialty?
Dr. Metzger is a Hospitalist near Blue Springs, MO. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Metzger to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karl Metzger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Metzger is affiliated with Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Research Medical Center, Overland Park Regional 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Karl Metzger accepting new patients in Blue Springs, MO?
Yes, Dr. Karl Metzger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karl Metzger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Metzger's office at (530) 886-6558 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karl Metzger?
Please contact Dr. Metzger's office at (530) 886-6558 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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