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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Perofsky, Hospitalist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Katherine Perofsky, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Perofsky is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perofsky’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perofsky’s office at (916) 733-3777.
What languages does Dr. Perofsky speak?
Dr. Perofsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Perofsky treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Perofsky 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. Perofsky. 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 Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Double Inlet Heart Chamber
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- Double Inlet Left Ventricle
- Double Inlet Right Ventricle
- Single Ventricle Heart Defect
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Q204: Double inlet ventricle
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
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:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Bronchiolitis
- Inflammation of small airways
- Acute inflammation of bronchioles
ICD-10 Codes:
- J218: Acute bronchiolitis due to other specified organisms
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Pneumonitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
Which procedures does Dr. Perofsky perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Katherine Perofsky may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Perofsky's office.
Does Dr. Perofsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Perofsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 733-3777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perofsky accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Perofsky in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
Partnership Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Perofsky's office located?
Dr. Katherine Perofsky's Primary Practice
1020 29th St Ste 480
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 733-3777
What is Dr. Perofsky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perofsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063895811.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perofsky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perofsky
What is Dr. Katherine Perofsky's specialty?
Dr. Perofsky is a Hospitalist near Sacramento, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Perofsky to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Katherine Perofsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Perofsky is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Katherine Perofsky accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Perofsky is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Perofsky offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perofsky's office at (916) 733-3777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Perofsky?
Please contact Dr. Perofsky's office at (916) 733-3777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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