44 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Penn, Infectious Disease Specialist in Omaha, NE?
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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Penn typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Immune System and Disorder
- Common variable immune deficiency
- CVID Variants
- Unusual CVID
ICD-10 Codes:
- D838: Other common variable immunodeficiencies
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:
- 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Penn typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Penn performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Penn's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Penn affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Penn has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Penn's NPI number?A 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?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.