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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kerkhoff, Internist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Louis Kerkhoff, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kerkhoff is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kerkhoff’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kerkhoff’s office at (404) 778-6382.
What languages does Dr. Kerkhoff speak?
Dr. Kerkhoff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kerkhoff treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Kerkhoff 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. Kerkhoff. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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
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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Kerkhoff perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Louis Kerkhoff 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. Kerkhoff's office.
Does Dr. Kerkhoff accept my insurance?
Dr. Kerkhoff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 778-6382 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kerkhoff accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Kerkhoff in Atlanta, 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
American Postal Workers Union APWU
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Georgia
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Where is Dr. Kerkhoff's office located?
Dr. Louis Kerkhoff's Primary Practice
5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 778-6382
What is Dr. Kerkhoff's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kerkhoff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891291746.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kerkhoff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kerkhoff
What is Dr. Louis Kerkhoff's specialty?
Dr. Kerkhoff is a Internist near Atlanta, GA.
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. Kerkhoff to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Louis Kerkhoff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kerkhoff is affiliated with Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital - Atlanta 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 Louis Kerkhoff accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Louis Kerkhoff is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Louis Kerkhoff offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kerkhoff's office at (404) 778-6382 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Louis Kerkhoff?
Please contact Dr. Kerkhoff's office at (404) 778-6382 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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