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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dougherty, Critical Care Internist in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Dr. Christopher Dougherty, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Cape Girardeau, MO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Dougherty is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dougherty’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dougherty’s office at (573) 331-3000.
What languages does Dr. Dougherty speak?
Dr. Dougherty and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Dougherty typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Dougherty 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. Dougherty. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Dougherty typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Dougherty performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Dougherty. 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:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Does Dr. Dougherty accept my insurance?
Dr. Dougherty accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 331-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dougherty accept in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Dr. Dougherty in Cape Girardeau, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
SeniorSelect Partners LLC (AL)
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dougherty's office located?
Dr. Christopher Dougherty's Primary Practice
211 Saint Francis Dr
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 331-3000
What is Dr. Dougherty's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dougherty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487941472.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dougherty?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dougherty
What is Dr. Christopher Dougherty's specialty?
Dr. Dougherty is a Critical Care Internist near Cape Girardeau, MO.
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. Christopher Dougherty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dougherty is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare Manchester Memorial Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General 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
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Is Christopher Dougherty accepting new patients in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Dougherty is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Dougherty offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dougherty's office at (573) 331-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Dougherty?
Please contact Dr. Dougherty's office at (573) 331-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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