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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Persaud, Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Kimberly Persaud, DO is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Persaud is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Persaud’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Persaud’s office at (570) 808-7300.
What languages does Dr. Persaud speak?
Dr. Persaud and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Persaud typically treat?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Persaud 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. Persaud. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Hypersomnia
- Daytime sleepiness
- Too much sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
What procedures does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Persaud typically perform?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kimberly Persaud may include:
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Management
- Narcolepsy Evaluation
- Sleep Consultation
- Sleep Medicine Consultation
- Sleep Medicine Follow Up
- Sleep Studies
Please contact Dr. Persaud's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Persaud accept my insurance?
Dr. Persaud accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 808-7300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Persaud accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Persaud in Wilkes Barre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Persaud's office located?
Dr. Kimberly Persaud's Primary Practice
1000 E Mountain Dr
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
(570) 808-7300
What is Dr. Persaud's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Persaud's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356738256.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Persaud?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Persaud
What is Dr. Kimberly Persaud's specialty?
Dr. Persaud is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist near Wilkes Barre, PA.
What does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internist specializing in Sleep Medicine is certified in this subspecialty and focuses on the clinical evaluation, physiological testing, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. These specialists care for patients of all ages, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. Conditions they manage include, but are not limited to, sleep-related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnia's, circadian rhythm disorders, parasomnias, and sleep-related movement disorders.
Is this Dr. Kimberly Persaud affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Persaud is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, Geisinger 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 Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kimberly Persaud accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Kimberly Persaud is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kimberly Persaud offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Persaud's office at (570) 808-7300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kimberly Persaud?
Please contact Dr. Persaud's office at (570) 808-7300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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