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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Newcomb, Internist in Boise, ID?
Dr. Katherine Newcomb, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boise, ID with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Newcomb graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr-Sf, Internal Medicine. Dr. Newcomb is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Newcomb’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Newcomb’s office at (208) 587-2450.
Where did Dr. Newcomb go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr-Sf, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Newcomb board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Newcomb, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Newcomb speak?
Dr. Newcomb and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Newcomb typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Newcomb 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. Newcomb. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hard-to-Treat High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
- Resistant Hypertension
- Refractory Hypertension
- Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
- I1A0: Resistant hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Newcomb typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Newcomb 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
Please contact Dr. Newcomb's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Newcomb accept my insurance?
Dr. Newcomb accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (208) 587-2450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Newcomb accept in Boise, ID?
Dr. Newcomb in Boise, ID accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
PacificSource
State of Idaho
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Newcomb's office located?
What is Dr. Newcomb's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Newcomb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528193786.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Newcomb?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Newcomb
What is Dr. Katherine Newcomb's specialty?
Dr. Newcomb is a Internist near Boise, ID.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Katherine Newcomb affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Newcomb is affiliated with St. Luke's Boise Medical Center, St. Luke's Nampa Medical Center, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center - Boise which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Katherine Newcomb accepting new patients in Boise, ID?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Newcomb is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Newcomb offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Newcomb's office at (208) 587-2450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Newcomb?
Please contact Dr. Newcomb's office at (208) 587-2450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Katherine Newcomb have?
Dr. Katherine Newcomb is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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