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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kanth, Internist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Pooja Kanth, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Kanth is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kanth’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kanth’s office at (916) 733-3304.
What languages does Dr. Kanth speak?
Dr. Kanth and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kanth treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Kanth 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. Kanth. 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 and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
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:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Which procedures does Dr. Kanth perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Pooja Kanth 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kanth's office.
Does Dr. Kanth accept my insurance?
Dr. Kanth accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 733-3304 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kanth accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Kanth 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kanth's office located?
What is Dr. Kanth's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kanth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174812531.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kanth?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kanth
What is Dr. Pooja Kanth's specialty?
Dr. Kanth is a Internist near Sacramento, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Kanth to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Pooja Kanth affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kanth is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Mercy Hospital Of Folsom 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Pooja Kanth accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Pooja Kanth is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pooja Kanth offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kanth's office at (916) 733-3304 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pooja Kanth?
Please contact Dr. Kanth's office at (916) 733-3304 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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