Dr. Katherine Nugent, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Critical Care Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiologist

Atlanta, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Nugent, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Atlanta, GA?

Dr. Katherine Nugent, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Nugent is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nugent’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nugent’s office at (404) 712-0448.

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.

What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nugent?

Dr. Katherine Nugent, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Emergency Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Nugent empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Critical Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Atlanta, GA community, Dr. Nugent is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

What languages does Dr. Nugent speak?

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

English

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

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

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

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:

Shock
Circulatory Collapse
Systemic Shock
Unspecified Shock

ICD-10 Codes:

R579: Shock, unspecified

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

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Nugent may include:

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

Does Dr. Nugent accept my insurance?

Dr. Nugent accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 712-0448 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Nugent accept in Atlanta, GA?

Dr. Nugent in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health

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Where is Dr. Nugent's office located?

Dr. Katherine Nugent's Primary Practice

1364 Clifton Rd NE

Atlanta, GA 30322

(404) 712-0448

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Dr. Katherine Nugent's Practice 2

80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE

Atlanta, GA 30303

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What hospitals are Dr. Nugent affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Nugent has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Emory University Hospital,Atlanta, GA

Ranked in 4 Procedures

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

Dr. Nugent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669730016.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nugent?

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

What is Dr. Katherine Nugent's specialty?

Dr. Nugent is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Atlanta, GA.

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. Katherine Nugent affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Nugent is affiliated with Emory University Hospital 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

When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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