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Dr. Joseph Kapcia, MD
Wilkes Barre, PA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kapcia, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Joseph Kapcia, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kapcia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kapcia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kapcia’s office.
What languages does Dr. Kapcia speak?
Dr. Kapcia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Kapcia typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Kapcia 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. Kapcia. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Kapcia typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Kapcia may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Kapcia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kapcia accept my insurance?
Dr. Kapcia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kapcia accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Kapcia in Wilkes Barre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Risant Health
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Kapcia's office located?
What is Dr. Kapcia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kapcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881038982.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kapcia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kapcia
What is Dr. Joseph Kapcia's specialty?
Dr. Kapcia is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Wilkes Barre, PA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Joseph Kapcia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kapcia is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger-Bloomsburg 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 Joseph Kapcia accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Kapcia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Kapcia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kapcia's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Kapcia?
Please contact Dr. Kapcia's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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