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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kapottos, Internist in Tunkhannock, PA?
Dr. Michael Kapottos, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tunkhannock, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kapottos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kapottos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kapottos’s office at (570) 996-2700.
What languages does Dr. Kapottos speak?
Dr. Kapottos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kapottos typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kapottos 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. Kapottos. 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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kapottos typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Kapottos 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. Kapottos. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Kapottos accept my insurance?
Dr. Kapottos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 996-2700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kapottos accept in Tunkhannock, PA?
Dr. Kapottos in Tunkhannock, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Medicare
Risant Health
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kapottos' office located?
Dr. Michael Kapottos' Primary Practice
10 Trieble Dr
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 996-2700
What is Dr. Kapottos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kapottos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417453036.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kapottos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kapottos
What is Dr. Michael Kapottos's specialty?
Dr. Kapottos is a Internist near Tunkhannock, PA.
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. Michael Kapottos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kapottos is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, Wilkes-Barre General 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
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Is Michael Kapottos accepting new patients in Tunkhannock, PA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Kapottos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Kapottos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kapottos's office at (570) 996-2700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Kapottos?
Please contact Dr. Kapottos's office at (570) 996-2700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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