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Who is Dr. Brimsek, Hospitalist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Kathleen Brimsek, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Brimsek is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brimsek’s office at (720) 777-1234.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Brimsek?
Dr. Kathleen Brimsek, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Hospitalist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Brimsek empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hospital Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Aurora/CO community, Dr. Brimsek is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Brimsek speak?
Dr. Brimsek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Brimsek treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Brimsek 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. Brimsek. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Viral Pneumonia
- RSV Pneumonia
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Lung Infection (Viral)
- Atypical Pneumonia
- RSV Lung Infection
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J129: Viral pneumonia, unspecified
- J121: Respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Bronchiolitis
- Inflammation of small airways
- Acute inflammation of bronchioles
ICD-10 Codes:
- J218: Acute bronchiolitis due to other specified organisms
Also known as:
- Severe Asthma Attack (Status Asthmaticus)
- Mild Intermittent Asthma Flare-Up
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Asthma Emergency
- Prolonged Asthma Attack
- Status Asthmaticus
- Mild Asthma Attack
- Acute Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma Exacerbation
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma Exacerbation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4522: Mild intermittent asthma with status asthmaticus
- J4521: Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- J4542: Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Male Circumcision
- Circumcision
- Foreskin removal
- Routine circumcision
- Ritual circumcision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision
Which procedures does Dr. Brimsek perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kathleen Brimsek may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brimsek's office.
Does Dr. Brimsek accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Brimsek's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Brimsek's office located?
What is Dr. Brimsek's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brimsek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982017166.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brimsek?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brimsek
What is Dr. Kathleen Brimsek's specialty?
Dr. Brimsek is a Hospitalist near Aurora, CO. 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. Brimsek to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kathleen Brimsek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Brimsek is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children's Hospital Colorado South Campus, Highlands Ranch, Children's Hospital Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Kathleen Brimsek accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Kathleen Brimsek is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathleen Brimsek offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brimsek's office at (720) 777-1234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Brimsek?
Please contact Dr. Brimsek's office at (720) 777-1234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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