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Dr. Joshua Karp, MD

Dr. Joshua Karp, MD

Doylestown, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Karp, Hospitalist in Doylestown, PA?

    Dr. Joshua Karp, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Doylestown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Karp graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond, completed his residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, and is currently affiliated with Doylestown Health Hospitalists. Dr. Karp is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karp’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karp’s office.

    Where did Dr. Karp go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia

    • Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond

    What languages does Dr. Karp speak?

    Dr. Karp and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Karp typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Karp 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. Karp. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    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:

    • 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 Hospitalist like Dr. Karp typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Karp may include:

    Please contact Dr. Karp's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Karp accept my insurance?

    Dr. Karp 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. Karp accept in Doylestown, PA?

    Dr. Karp in Doylestown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • St Francis Health System & St John Health System

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Karp's office located?

    Doylestown Health Hospitalists

    595 W State St

    Doylestown, PA 18901

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    Dr. Joshua Karp's Practice 2

    2500 Bernville Rd

    Reading, PA 19605

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    Dr. Joshua Karp's Practice 3

    100 Paramount Blvd

    Orwigsburg, PA 17961

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    What is Dr. Karp's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Karp's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205048659.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karp?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karp

    What is Dr. Joshua Karp's specialty?

    Dr. Karp is a Hospitalist near Doylestown, PA.

    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. Joshua Karp affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Karp is affiliated with Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Penn Medicine Doylestown Hospital, St. Luke’s University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Joshua Karp accepting new patients in Doylestown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Joshua Karp is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joshua Karp offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Karp's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joshua Karp?

    Please contact Dr. Karp's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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