Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Caperna, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Fort Mill, SC?
Dr. April Caperna, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Fort Mill, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Caperna graduated from New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Caperna is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Caperna’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Caperna’s office.
Where did Dr. Caperna go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Residency: North Shore University Hospital
Medical School: New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Caperna speak?
Dr. Caperna and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Caperna typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Caperna 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. Caperna. 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:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia Due to Other Condition
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Vascular Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Secondary dementia
- Dementia from other medical causes
- Cognitive decline from underlying disease
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- DLB
- Lewy Body Disease
- Multi-infarct dementia
- Cognitive decline from vascular issues
- Dementia due to blood vessel problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F0280: Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
- F0150: Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Caperna typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. April Caperna may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Caperna's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Caperna accept my insurance?
Dr. Caperna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Caperna accept in Fort Mill, SC?
Dr. Caperna in Fort Mill, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliance Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Caperna's office located?
What is Dr. Caperna's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Caperna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376785295.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Caperna?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Caperna
What is Dr. April Caperna's specialty?
Dr. Caperna is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Fort Mill, SC.
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. April Caperna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Caperna is affiliated with Atrium Health University City 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
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Is April Caperna accepting new patients in Fort Mill, SC?
Yes, Dr. April Caperna is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. April Caperna offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Caperna's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with April Caperna?
Please contact Dr. Caperna's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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