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Dr. Robert Kribs, MD

Westwood, KS

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kribs, Hematologist in Westwood, KS?

    Dr. Robert Kribs, MD is a Hematologist, who primarily practices in Westwood, KS with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kribs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kribs’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kribs’s office at (913) 588-7750.

    What languages does Dr. Kribs speak?

    Dr. Kribs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kribs treat?

    As a Hematologist, Dr. Kribs 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. Kribs. 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:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
    • Sickle Cell-Hemoglobin C Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
    • Sickle cell anemia without crisis
    • Chronic sickle cell disease
    • Stable sickle cell
    • Hb-SC crisis with complications
    • Sickle C disease complications
    • Severe Hb-SC crisis
    • Hb SC Disease Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
    • D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
    • D5709: Hb-SS disease with crisis with other specified complication
    • D57218: Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease with crisis with other specified complication
    • D57219: Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease with crisis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia from Chemotherapy
    • Iron
    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
    • Chronic blood loss anemia
    • Low iron anemia from bleeding
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia
    • Chemo-induced anemia
    • Low red blood cell count from cancer treatment
    • Anemia due to cancer drugs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
    • D6481: Anemia due to antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Platelet Disorder
    • Immune thrombocytopenia
    • ITP
    • Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
    • Low platelet count
    • Platelet deficiency
    • Bleeding disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
    • D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Beta Thalassemia
    • Thalassemia
    • Beta thalassemia
    • Beta-thalassemia major', 'Cooley's anemia
    • Thalassemia intermedia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D561: Beta thalassemia

    Also known as:

    • Hereditary Hemochromatosis
    • Hemochromatosis from Transfusions
    • Hemochromatosis
    • Hereditary hemochromatosis
    • Genetic Iron Overload
    • Primary Hemochromatosis
    • Transfusional Hemochromatosis
    • Secondary Hemochromatosis
    • Iron Overload from Blood Transfusions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E83110: Hereditary hemochromatosis
    • E83111: Hemochromatosis due to repeated red blood cell transfusions

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency
    • Iron
    • Malnutrition
    • Lack of Iron
    • Low Iron Levels
    • Iron Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E611: Iron deficiency

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Other Types of Pancytopenia
    • Blood Disorder
    • Rare pancytopenia
    • Uncommon low blood counts
    • Bone marrow failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D61818: Other pancytopenia

    Also known as:

    • Myelodysplastic Syndrome
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
    • MDS
    • Preleukemia
    • Bone marrow failure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Polycythemia
    • Blood Disorder
    • High red blood cell count (secondary)
    • Excess red blood cells (secondary)
    • Acquired polycythemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D751: Secondary polycythemia

    Which procedures does Dr. Kribs perform as a Hematologist?

    As a Hematologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Robert Kribs may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kribs' office.

    Does Dr. Kribs accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kribs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (913) 588-7750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kribs accept in Westwood, KS?

    Dr. Kribs in Westwood, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Missouri

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kribs' office located?

    Dr. Robert Kribs' Primary Practice

    2650 Shawnee Mission Pkwy

    Westwood, KS 66205

    (913) 588-7750

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    Dr. Robert Kribs' Practice 2

    4350 Shawnee Mission Pkwy

    Fairway, KS 66205

    (913) 588-7750

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    Dr. Robert Kribs' Practice 3

    3901 Rainbow Blvd

    Kansas City, KS 66160

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    What is Dr. Kribs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kribs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952797409.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kribs?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kribs

    What is Dr. Robert Kribs's specialty?

    Dr. Kribs is a Hematologist near Westwood, KS. An internist with advanced training specializing in disorders of the blood, spleen, and lymphatic system. This specialist manages conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma. Contact Dr. Kribs to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Kribs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kribs is affiliated with The University Of Kansas Hospital 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 Robert Kribs accepting new patients in Westwood, KS?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Kribs is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Kribs offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kribs's office at (913) 588-7750 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Kribs?

    Please contact Dr. Kribs's office at (913) 588-7750 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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