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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 here.
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
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- 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:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
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 Third Party
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?
What is Dr. Choua's NPI number?An 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 this 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
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Is 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 Clement Choua?
Please contact Dr. Choua's office at (786) 662-0638 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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