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Who is Dr. Low, Critical Care Internist in Kansas City, KS?
Dr. Derek Low, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, KS with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Low is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Low’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Low’s office at (303) 951-0600.
What languages does Dr. Low speak?
Dr. Low and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Low typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Low 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. Low. 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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
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:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Low typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Derek Low may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Low's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Low accept my insurance?
Dr. Low accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 951-0600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Low accept in Kansas City, KS?
Dr. Low in Kansas City, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Americas Insurance Company
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Kansas
State of Missouri
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Low's office located?
What is Dr. Low's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Low's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245644376.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Low?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Low
What is Dr. Derek Low's specialty?
Dr. Low is a Critical Care Internist near Kansas City, KS.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Derek Low affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Low is affiliated with The University Of Kansas Hospital, The University Of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus 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 Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Derek Low accepting new patients in Kansas City, KS?
No, Dr. Derek Low is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Low offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Low's office at (303) 951-0600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Low?
Please contact Dr. Low's office at (303) 951-0600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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