Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kitchell, Infectious Disease Specialist in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Ellen Kitchell, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kitchell completed her residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. She is a member of the American Academy of HIV Medicine, American College of Physicians, Ryan White Medical Providers Coalition, and HIV Medicine Association. Dr. Kitchell is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kitchell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kitchell’s office at (214) 648-6485.
Where did Dr. Kitchell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Infectious Disease
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com
Is Dr. Kitchell board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ellen Kitchell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kitchell speak?
Dr. Kitchell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kitchell treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kitchell 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. Kitchell. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Syphilis
- The Great Pox
- Lues
- Treponema pallidum infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A539: Syphilis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- HIV Screening Test
- HIV Test
- AIDS Test
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Which procedures does Dr. Kitchell perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ellen Kitchell 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. Kitchell's office.
Does Dr. Kitchell accept my insurance?
Dr. Kitchell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 648-6485 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kitchell accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Kitchell in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
California Foundation for Medical Care
Centene
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
MedImpact
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kitchell's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of HIV Medicine
Member
2013
American College of Physicians
Member
2013
Ryan White Medical Providers Coalition
Member
2010
HIV Medicine Association
Member
2008
Awards
Excellence in Education Core Clerkship Teaching Award - UT Southwester
Thomas Parsons Award - Award presented to medical student displaying
Alpha Omega Alpha - Medical honor society
Phi Beta Kappa - Honors society
What is Dr. Kitchell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kitchell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568671196.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kitchell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kitchell
What is Dr. Ellen Kitchell's specialty?
Dr. Kitchell is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Dallas, TX.
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. Kitchell to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ellen Kitchell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kitchell is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen 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 Ellen Kitchell accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ellen Kitchell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ellen Kitchell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kitchell's office at (214) 648-6485 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ellen Kitchell?
Please contact Dr. Kitchell's office at (214) 648-6485 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ellen Kitchell have?
Dr. Ellen Kitchell is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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