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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Katharine Bar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Bar graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bar’s office.
Where did Dr. Bar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas
What languages does Dr. Bar speak?
Dr. Bar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bar typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Bar 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. Bar. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bar typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Katharine Bar may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Bar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bar accept my insurance?
Dr. Bar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bar accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Bar in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bar's office located?
What is Dr. Bar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942337670.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bar
What is Dr. Katharine Bar's specialty?
Dr. Bar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Katharine Bar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bar is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Katharine Bar accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Katharine Bar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katharine Bar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katharine Bar?
Please contact Dr. Bar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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