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Dr. Kristen Livesey, MD

Pittsburgh, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Livesey, Hospitalist in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Dr. Kristen Livesey, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Livesey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Livesey’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Livesey’s office at (412) 942-2548.

    What languages does Dr. Livesey speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Livesey treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Livesey 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. Livesey. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
    • Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Which procedures does Dr. Livesey perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Livesey may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Livesey's office.

    Does Dr. Livesey accept my insurance?

    Dr. Livesey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 942-2548 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Livesey accept in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Dr. Livesey in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Livesey's office located?

    Dr. Kristen Livesey's Primary Practice

    1000 Bower Hill Rd

    Pittsburgh, PA 15243

    (412) 942-2548

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    Dr. Kristen Livesey's Practice 2

    55 Fruit St Ste 15

    Boston, MA 02114

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

    Dr. Livesey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174899009.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Livesey?

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

    What is Dr. Kristen Livesey's specialty?

    Dr. Livesey is a Hospitalist near Pittsburgh, PA. 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. Livesey to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kristen Livesey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Livesey is affiliated with St. Clair Hospital 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?

    Explore Hospitalist with 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 Kristen Livesey accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Kristen Livesey is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristen Livesey offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Livesey's office at (412) 942-2548 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kristen Livesey?

    Please contact Dr. Livesey's office at (412) 942-2548 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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