Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Krebs, Family Medicine Specialist in West Reading, PA?
Dr. Christopher Krebs, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in West Reading, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Krebs is currently affiliated with Hospitalist Services Tower Health Medical Group. Dr. Krebs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krebs’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krebs’s office.
Where did Dr. Krebs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda
What languages does Dr. Krebs speak?
Dr. Krebs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Krebs typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Krebs 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. Krebs. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, 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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Krebs typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Krebs may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Krebs' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Krebs accept my insurance?
Dr. Krebs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Krebs accept in West Reading, PA?
Dr. Krebs in West Reading, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Krebs' office located?
What is Dr. Krebs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Krebs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053536979.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krebs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Krebs
What is Dr. Christopher Krebs's specialty?
Dr. Krebs is a Family Medicine Specialist near West Reading, PA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Christopher Krebs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Krebs is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christopher Krebs accepting new patients in West Reading, PA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Krebs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Krebs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Krebs's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Krebs?
Please contact Dr. Krebs's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Krebs
Hospitalist Services Tower Health Medical Group
420 S 5th Ave
West Reading, PA 19611