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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pennington, Internist in Pensacola, FL?
Dr. Karen Pennington, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pensacola, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pennington completed her residency at University Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pennington is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pennington’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pennington’s office at (850) 469-7406.
Where did Dr. Pennington go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms
Is Dr. Pennington board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Karen Pennington, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pennington speak?
Dr. Pennington and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pennington treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Pennington 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. Pennington. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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
Which procedures does Dr. Pennington perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Karen Pennington 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. Pennington's office.
Does Dr. Pennington accept my insurance?
Dr. Pennington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (850) 469-7406 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pennington accept in Pensacola, FL?
Dr. Pennington in Pensacola, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Employee Program
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pennington's office located?
Dr. Karen Pennington's Primary Practice
123 Baptist Way
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 469-7406
What is Dr. Pennington's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pennington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093859746.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pennington?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pennington
What is Dr. Karen Pennington's specialty?
Dr. Pennington is a Internist near Pensacola, FL.
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. Pennington to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Karen Pennington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pennington is affiliated with Gulf Breeze 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Karen Pennington accepting new patients in Pensacola, FL?
Yes, Dr. Karen Pennington is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Pennington offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pennington's office at (850) 469-7406 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Pennington?
Please contact Dr. Pennington's office at (850) 469-7406 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Pennington have?
Dr. Karen Pennington is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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