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Dr. Clement Choua, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist

South Miami, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Choua, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in South Miami, FL?

    Dr. Clement Choua, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in South Miami, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Choua graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University, completed his residency at NSLIJHS/Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at North Shore University Hospital Program, and is currently affiliated with South Miami Hospital. Dr. Choua is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choua’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choua’s office at (786) 662-0638.

    Where did Dr. Choua go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: NSLIJHS/Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at North Shore University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: State University of New York Upstate Medical University

    What languages does Dr. Choua speak?

    Dr. Choua and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Hebrew

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Choua typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Choua 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. Choua. 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:

    • 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

    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:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Choua typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Clement Choua may include:

    Please contact Dr. Choua's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Choua accept my insurance?

    Dr. Choua accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (786) 662-0638 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Choua accept in South Miami, FL?

    Dr. Choua in South Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other PACE

    • Athena Health Care Systems

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Doctors Healthcare Plans

    • Humana

    • Independent Living Systems

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Sentara Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Choua's office located?

    South Miami Hospital

    6200 SW 73rd St

    South Miami, FL 33143

    (786) 662-0638

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    Dr. Clement Choua's Practice 2

    5000 University Dr

    Coral Gables, FL 33146

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    What is Dr. Choua's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Choua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124317342.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Choua?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Choua

    What is Dr. Clement Choua's specialty?

    Dr. Choua is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near South Miami, FL.

    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 Dr. Clement Choua affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Choua is affiliated with Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Homestead Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (fl) 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 a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Clement Choua accepting new patients in South Miami, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Clement Choua is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Clement Choua offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Choua's office at (786) 662-0638 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Clement Choua?

    Please contact Dr. Choua's office at (786) 662-0638 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Choua's office located?

    Dr. Choua's offices are located in South Miami, FL and Coral Gables, FL.