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Dr. Kristen Palomba, MD
Pontiac, MI
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palomba, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Pontiac, MI?
Dr. Kristen Palomba, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Pontiac, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Palomba is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palomba’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palomba’s office at (248) 964-5111.
What languages does Dr. Palomba speak?
Dr. Palomba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Palomba typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Palomba 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. Palomba. 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
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
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
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Palomba typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Palomba may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Palomba's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Palomba accept my insurance?
Dr. Palomba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 964-5111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palomba accept in Pontiac, MI?
Dr. Palomba in Pontiac, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Henry Ford Health System
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Palomba's office located?
Dr. Kristen Palomba's Primary Practice
44428 Woodward Ave Ste 102
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 964-5111
What is Dr. Palomba's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palomba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255866463.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palomba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palomba
What is Dr. Kristen Palomba's specialty?
Dr. Palomba is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Pontiac, MI.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Kristen Palomba affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palomba is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kristen Palomba accepting new patients in Pontiac, MI?
Yes, Dr. Kristen Palomba is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristen Palomba offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palomba's office at (248) 964-5111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristen Palomba?
Please contact Dr. Palomba's office at (248) 964-5111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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