Dr. Levy Jo Manuntag, MD
Walnut Creek, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Manuntag, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Levy Jo Manuntag, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Manuntag is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Manuntag’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Manuntag’s office at (845) 331-3131.
What languages does Dr. Manuntag speak?
Dr. Manuntag and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Manuntag typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Manuntag 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. Manuntag. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Manuntag typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Levy Jo Manuntag may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Manuntag's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Manuntag accept my insurance?
Dr. Manuntag accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 331-3131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Manuntag accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Manuntag in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Contra Costa
Federal government of the United States
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Manuntag's office located?
Dr. Levy Jo Manuntag's Primary Practice
1450 Treat Blvd Ste 120A
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(845) 331-3131
What is Dr. Manuntag's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Manuntag's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932696846.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Manuntag?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Manuntag
What is Dr. Levy Jo Manuntag's specialty?
Dr. Manuntag is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Walnut Creek, CA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Levy Jo Manuntag affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Manuntag is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Levy Jo Manuntag accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Levy Jo Manuntag is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Levy Jo Manuntag offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Manuntag's office at (845) 331-3131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Levy Jo Manuntag?
Please contact Dr. Manuntag's office at (845) 331-3131 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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