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Who is Dr. Kappy, Trauma Surgeon in Trenton, NJ?
Dr. Nikolas Kappy, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Trenton, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kappy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kappy’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kappy’s office at (609) 394-6000.
What languages does Dr. Kappy speak?
Dr. Kappy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Kappy typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Kappy 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. Kappy. 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:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Concussion
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S060XAA: Concussion with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Kappy typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Kappy performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kappy. 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:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Does Dr. Kappy accept my insurance?
Dr. Kappy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 394-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kappy accept in Trenton, NJ?
Dr. Kappy in Trenton, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst New York
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kappy's office located?
What is Dr. Kappy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kappy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356730873.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kappy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kappy
What is Dr. Nikolas Kappy's specialty?
Dr. Kappy is a Trauma Surgeon near Trenton, NJ.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Nikolas Kappy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kappy is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Capital Health Regional Medical Center, Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Nikolas Kappy accepting new patients in Trenton, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Nikolas Kappy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nikolas Kappy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kappy's office at (609) 394-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nikolas Kappy?
Please contact Dr. Kappy's office at (609) 394-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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