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Who is Dr. Kent, Hospitalist in Chambersburg, PA?
Dr. James Kent, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Chambersburg, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kent is currently affiliated with Wellspan Hospitalists and Wellspan Hospitalists. Dr. Kent is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kent’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kent’s office at (717) 217-6760.
What languages does Dr. Kent speak?
Dr. Kent and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kent typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kent 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. Kent. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kent typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. James Kent may include:
Please contact Dr. Kent's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kent accept my insurance?
Dr. Kent accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 217-6760 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kent accept in Chambersburg, PA?
Dr. Kent in Chambersburg, PA 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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Mpsers
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Kent's office located?
What is Dr. Kent's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124451018.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kent?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kent
What is Dr. James Kent's specialty?
Dr. Kent is a Hospitalist near Chambersburg, PA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. James Kent affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kent is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital, Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital, Fulton County Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 James Kent accepting new patients in Chambersburg, PA?
Yes, Dr. James Kent is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Kent offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kent's office at (717) 217-6760 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Kent?
Please contact Dr. Kent's office at (717) 217-6760 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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