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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kruse, Internist in Lincoln, NE?
Dr. Joel Kruse, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lincoln, NE with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kruse is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kruse’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kruse’s office at (402) 219-8000.
What languages does Dr. Kruse speak?
Dr. Kruse and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kruse treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Kruse 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. Kruse. 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
- Severe Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Systemic Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke complications
- Stroke after-effects
- Residual problems from brain infarction
- Ischemic stroke sequelae
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
Which procedures does Dr. Kruse perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joel Kruse 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. Kruse's office.
Does Dr. Kruse accept my insurance?
Dr. Kruse accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 219-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kruse accept in Lincoln, NE?
Dr. Kruse in Lincoln, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medica
Medicare
Midlands Choice (NE)
Oscar Health Insurance Co
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Where is Dr. Kruse's office located?
What is Dr. Kruse's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kruse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629566211.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kruse?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kruse
What is Dr. Joel Kruse's specialty?
Dr. Kruse is a Internist near Lincoln, NE.
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. Kruse to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joel Kruse affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kruse is affiliated with Chi Health St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center 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 Joel Kruse accepting new patients in Lincoln, NE?
Yes, Dr. Joel Kruse is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Kruse offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kruse's office at (402) 219-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Kruse?
Please contact Dr. Kruse's office at (402) 219-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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