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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thomson, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Kelly Thomson is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Thomson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thomson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thomson’s office at (757) 388-6200.
What languages does Dr. Thomson speak?
Dr. Thomson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Thomson treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Thomson 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. Thomson. 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:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Which procedures does Dr. Thomson perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kelly Thomson may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thomson's office.
Does Dr. Thomson accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 388-6200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thomson accept in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Thomson in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of North Carolina
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thomson's office located?
Dr. Kelly Thomson's Primary Practice
721 Fairfax Ave Ste 3
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 388-6200
What is Dr. Thomson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thomson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972000818.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thomson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thomson
What is Dr. Kelly Thomson's specialty?
Dr. Thomson is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Norfolk, VA. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Thomson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kelly Thomson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thomson is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital 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
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Is Kelly Thomson accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?
Yes, Dr. Kelly Thomson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kelly Thomson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thomson's office at (757) 388-6200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kelly Thomson?
Please contact Dr. Thomson's office at (757) 388-6200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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