44 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Penn, Infectious Disease Specialist in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Robert Penn, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Penn graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his residency at Creighton Univ Affil Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Ne Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Penn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Penn’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Penn’s office at (402) 354-8155.
Where did Dr. Penn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Creighton Univ Affil Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Ne Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | Creighton University Program
Medical School: University of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne | University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Is Dr. Penn board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Penn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Penn speak?
Dr. Penn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Penn treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Penn 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. Penn. 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:
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)
- Immune System and Disorder
- Common variable immune deficiency
- CVID Variants
- Unusual CVID
- CVID
- Acquired Hypogammaglobulinemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D838: Other common variable immunodeficiencies
- D839: Common variable immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Post-viral fatigue syndrome
- Fatigue
- Neurologic Disease
- Viral Infection
- Fatigue after viral infection
- Long COVID fatigue
- Post-infection fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9331: Postviral fatigue syndrome
Also known as:
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Fatigue
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)
- Long-term tiredness
- Persistent fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5382: Chronic fatigue, unspecified
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Mast Cell Activation
- Mast Cell Disorder
- Systemic Mast Cell Activation
- MCAS
ICD-10 Codes:
- D8940: Mast cell activation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
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:
- Non-Hereditary Low Immunoglobulin Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Acquired Antibody Deficiency
- Non-Genetic Immune Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D801: Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia
Also known as:
- Copper Deficiency
- Malnutrition
- Minerals
- Lack of Copper
- Low Copper Levels
- Cupropenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E610: Copper deficiency
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Mono
- Glandular fever
- Kissing disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B2790: Infectious mononucleosis, unspecified without complication
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Which procedures does Dr. Penn perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Robert Penn may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Penn's office.
Does Dr. Penn accept my insurance?
Dr. Penn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 354-8155 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Penn accept in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Penn in Omaha, NE 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
CommunityCare
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Penn's office located?
What is Dr. Penn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Penn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013937374.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Penn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Penn
What is Dr. Robert Penn's specialty?
Dr. Penn is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Omaha, NE.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Penn to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Robert Penn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Penn is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne, Methodist Women's 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Robert Penn accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?
Yes, Dr. Robert Penn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Penn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Penn's office at (402) 354-8155 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Penn?
Please contact Dr. Penn's office at (402) 354-8155 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Penn have?
Dr. Robert Penn is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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