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Dr. Kristen Kish, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Jersey Shore, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kish, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Jersey Shore, PA?

    Dr. Kristen Kish, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Jersey Shore, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kish is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kish’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kish’s office at (570) 398-3113.

    What languages does Dr. Kish speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kish typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kish 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. Kish. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kish typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Kish may include:

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

    Does Dr. Kish accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kish accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 398-3113 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kish accept in Jersey Shore, PA?

    Dr. Kish in Jersey Shore, 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

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Kish's office located?

    Dr. Kristen Kish's Primary Practice

    1020 Thompson St

    Jersey Shore, PA 17740

    (570) 398-3113

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    Dr. Kristen Kish's Practice 2

    100 N Academy Ave

    Danville, PA 17822

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

    Dr. Kish's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154855161.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kish?

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

    What is Dr. Kristen Kish's specialty?

    Dr. Kish is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Jersey Shore, PA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Kristen Kish affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kish is affiliated with Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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 Dr. Kristen Kish accepting new patients in Jersey Shore, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Kristen Kish is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristen Kish offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kish's office at (570) 398-3113 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kristen Kish?

    Please contact Dr. Kish's office at (570) 398-3113 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kish's office located?

    Dr. Kish's offices are located in Jersey Shore, PA and Danville, PA.