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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kher, Internist in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Chandan Kher, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Poughkeepsie, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kher’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kher’s office at (845) 345-4485.
What languages does Dr. Kher speak?
Dr. Kher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kher typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kher 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. Kher. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kher typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Chandan Kher may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Kher's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kher accept my insurance?
Dr. Kher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 345-4485 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kher accept in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Kher in Poughkeepsie, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Humana
Medicare
NYS Hamaspik Association
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kher's office located?
What is Dr. Kher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821418484.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kher
What is Dr. Chandan Kher's specialty?
Dr. Kher is a Internist near Poughkeepsie, NY.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Chandan Kher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kher is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital - Suffern, Ny, Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall - Newburgh, Putnam 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
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Is Chandan Kher accepting new patients in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Yes, Dr. Chandan Kher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chandan Kher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kher's office at (845) 345-4485 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chandan Kher?
Please contact Dr. Kher's office at (845) 345-4485 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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