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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Podkowirow, Internist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Lauren Podkowirow, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Podkowirow is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Podkowirow’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Podkowirow’s office at (859) 258-4530.
What languages does Dr. Podkowirow speak?
Dr. Podkowirow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Podkowirow typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Podkowirow 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. Podkowirow. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Podkowirow typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Podkowirow may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Podkowirow's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Podkowirow accept my insurance?
Dr. Podkowirow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 258-4530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Podkowirow accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Podkowirow in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Podkowirow's office located?
Dr. Lauren Podkowirow's Primary Practice
1221 S Broadway
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 258-4530
What is Dr. Podkowirow's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Podkowirow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679912984.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Podkowirow?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Podkowirow
What is Dr. Lauren Podkowirow's specialty?
Dr. Podkowirow is a Internist near Lexington, KY.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Lauren Podkowirow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Podkowirow is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington, Saint Joseph East 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lauren Podkowirow accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Podkowirow is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Podkowirow offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Podkowirow's office at (859) 258-4530 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Podkowirow?
Please contact Dr. Podkowirow's office at (859) 258-4530 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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