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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kniese, Critical Care Internist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Christopher Kniese, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kniese is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kniese’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kniese’s office at (217) 274-5000.
What languages does Dr. Kniese speak?
Dr. Kniese and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kniese treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Kniese 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. Kniese. 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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
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:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Kniese perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Kniese 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. Kniese's office.
Does Dr. Kniese accept my insurance?
Dr. Kniese accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 274-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kniese accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Kniese in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Indiana University Health
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kniese's office located?
Dr. Christopher Kniese's Primary Practice
550 University Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(217) 274-5000
Dr. Christopher Kniese's Practice 3
1633 N Capitol Ave Ste 680
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 962-8857
What is Dr. Kniese's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kniese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962796102.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kniese?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kniese
What is Dr. Christopher Kniese's specialty?
Dr. Kniese is a Critical Care Internist near Indianapolis, IN. 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. Kniese to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Kniese affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kniese is affiliated with Iu Health Methodist Hospital, Iu Health North Hospital, Orthoindy 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 Critical Care Internist?
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Is Christopher Kniese accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Kniese is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Kniese offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kniese's office at (217) 274-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Kniese?
Please contact Dr. Kniese's office at (217) 274-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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