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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Joos, Hospitalist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Kit Joos is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Joos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joos’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joos’s office at (916) 733-3777.
What languages does Dr. Joos speak?
Dr. Joos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Joos typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Joos 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. Joos. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- 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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Joos typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Kit Joos may include:
Please contact Dr. Joos' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Joos accept my insurance?
Dr. Joos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 733-3777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Joos accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Joos in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Joos' office located?
What is Dr. Joos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Joos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689058448.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Joos
What is Dr. Kit Joos's specialty?
Dr. Joos is a Hospitalist near Sacramento, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Kit Joos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Joos is affiliated with Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Mercy San Juan Medical Center 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kit Joos accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kit Joos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kit Joos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Joos's office at (916) 733-3777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kit Joos?
Please contact Dr. Joos's office at (916) 733-3777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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