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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kuehl, Internist in Fort Smith, AR?
Dr. Melissa Kuehl is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fort Smith, AR with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kuehl is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kuehl’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kuehl’s office at (417) 347-4616.
What languages does Dr. Kuehl speak?
Dr. Kuehl and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kuehl treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kuehl 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. Kuehl. 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Unstable Angina (Sudden Chest Pain)
- Angina
- Unstable Angina
- Acute Angina
- Worsening Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I200: Unstable angina
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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:
- 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:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kuehl perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Kuehl 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. Kuehl's office.
Does Dr. Kuehl accept my insurance?
Dr. Kuehl accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 347-4616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kuehl accept in Fort Smith, AR?
Dr. Kuehl in Fort Smith, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Custom Plans
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Kuehl's office located?
What is Dr. Kuehl's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kuehl's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912380361.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kuehl?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kuehl
What is Dr. Melissa Kuehl's specialty?
Dr. Kuehl is a Internist near Fort Smith, AR.
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. Kuehl to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Melissa Kuehl affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kuehl is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith 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 Internist?
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Is Melissa Kuehl accepting new patients in Fort Smith, AR?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Kuehl is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Kuehl offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kuehl's office at (417) 347-4616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Kuehl?
Please contact Dr. Kuehl's office at (417) 347-4616 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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