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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Niehaus, Critical Care Internist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Karen Niehaus, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Niehaus graduated from Wright State University School of Medicine. Dr. Niehaus is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Niehaus’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Niehaus’s office at (505) 841-1234.
Where did Dr. Niehaus go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Wright State University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Niehaus speak?
Dr. Niehaus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Niehaus treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Niehaus 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. Niehaus. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- 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
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, 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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Niehaus perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Karen Niehaus may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Niehaus' office.
Does Dr. Niehaus accept my insurance?
Dr. Niehaus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 841-1234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Niehaus accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Niehaus in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of New Mexico
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Niehaus' office located?
Dr. Karen Niehaus' Primary Practice
1100 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 841-1234
What is Dr. Niehaus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Niehaus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093006611.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Niehaus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Niehaus
What is Dr. Karen Niehaus's specialty?
Dr. Niehaus is a Critical Care Internist near Albuquerque, NM. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Niehaus to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karen Niehaus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Niehaus is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, Plains 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
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Is Karen Niehaus accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Karen Niehaus is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Niehaus offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Niehaus's office at (505) 841-1234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Niehaus?
Please contact Dr. Niehaus's office at (505) 841-1234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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