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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kuk, Hospitalist in Snellville, GA?
Dr. Amber Kuk, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Snellville, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kuk is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kuk’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kuk’s office at (770) 736-2283.
What languages does Dr. Kuk speak?
Dr. Kuk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kuk typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kuk 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. Kuk. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Kuk typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Amber Kuk may include:
Please contact Dr. Kuk's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kuk accept my insurance?
Dr. Kuk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 736-2283 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kuk accept in Snellville, GA?
Dr. Kuk in Snellville, GA 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kuk's office located?
What is Dr. Kuk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kuk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417377821.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kuk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kuk
What is Dr. Amber Kuk's specialty?
Dr. Kuk is a Hospitalist near Snellville, GA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Amber Kuk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kuk is affiliated with Northside Hospital Gwinnett, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Northside Hospital Duluth 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Amber Kuk accepting new patients in Snellville, GA?
Yes, Dr. Amber Kuk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amber Kuk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kuk's office at (770) 736-2283 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amber Kuk?
Please contact Dr. Kuk's office at (770) 736-2283 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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