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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kwack, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Joseph Kwack is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kwack is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kwack’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwack’s office at (323) 648-1396.
What languages does Dr. Kwack speak?
Dr. Kwack and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kwack treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Kwack 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. Kwack. 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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems 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
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Which procedures does Dr. Kwack perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Kwack may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kwack's office.
Does Dr. Kwack accept my insurance?
Dr. Kwack accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 648-1396 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kwack accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Kwack in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Accountable Health Care IPA
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Apex Healthcare
Centene
HealthSmart
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Kwack's office located?
What is Dr. Kwack's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kwack's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053739029.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwack?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kwack
What is Dr. Joseph Kwack's specialty?
Dr. Kwack is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Santa Monica, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Kwack to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Kwack affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kwack is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Joseph Kwack accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Kwack is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Kwack offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kwack's office at (323) 648-1396 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Kwack?
Please contact Dr. Kwack's office at (323) 648-1396 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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