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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kasher, Hospitalist in Littleton, CO?
Dr. Laura Kasher, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Littleton, CO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kasher is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kasher’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kasher’s office at (303) 730-8900.
What languages does Dr. Kasher speak?
Dr. Kasher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kasher treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kasher 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. Kasher. 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:
- Sepsis
- Severe Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Systemic Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Kasher perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Laura Kasher may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kasher's office.
Does Dr. Kasher accept my insurance?
Dr. Kasher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 730-8900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kasher accept in Littleton, CO?
Dr. Kasher in Littleton, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Missouri
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kasher's office located?
What is Dr. Kasher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kasher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881805794.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kasher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kasher
What is Dr. Laura Kasher's specialty?
Dr. Kasher is a Hospitalist near Littleton, CO. 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. Contact Dr. Kasher to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Laura Kasher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kasher is affiliated with Community Hospital - Grand Junction, Co 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Laura Kasher accepting new patients in Littleton, CO?
Yes, Dr. Laura Kasher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Kasher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kasher's office at (303) 730-8900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Kasher?
Please contact Dr. Kasher's office at (303) 730-8900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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