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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Harkins, Hospitalist in Madison, WI?
Dr. Joseph Harkins, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Madison, WI. Dr. Harkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Harkins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Harkins’s office at (520) 694-8888.
What languages does Dr. Harkins speak?
Dr. Harkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Harkins typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Harkins 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. Harkins. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, 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:
- 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 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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Harkins typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Harkins may include:
Please contact Dr. Harkins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Harkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Harkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 694-8888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Harkins accept in Madison, WI?
Dr. Harkins in Madison, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Broward Health
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Wisconsin
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Harkins' office located?
What is Dr. Harkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Harkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144712274.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Harkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Harkins
What is Dr. Joseph Harkins's specialty?
Dr. Harkins is a Hospitalist near Madison, WI.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Joseph Harkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Harkins is affiliated with Uw Health University 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joseph Harkins accepting new patients in Madison, WI?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Harkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Harkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Harkins's office at (520) 694-8888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Harkins?
Please contact Dr. Harkins's office at (520) 694-8888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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