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Who is Dr. Pishko, Hospitalist in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Stephen Pishko, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Pishko is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pishko’s office at (901) 287-7337.
Is Dr. Pishko board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Pishko, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Pishko speak?
Dr. Pishko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Pishko typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Pishko 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. Pishko. 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
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Crisis
- Asthma Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Viral Intestinal Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral Infection
- Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Viral stomach flu
- Viral enteritis
- Viral gut infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Pishko typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Pishko may include:
Please contact Dr. Pishko's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pishko accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Pishko's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Pishko's office located?
Dr. Stephen Pishko's Primary Practice
1407 Union Ave Ste 200
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 287-7337
What is Dr. Pishko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pishko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073719944.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pishko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pishko
What is Dr. Stephen Pishko's specialty?
Dr. Pishko is a Hospitalist near Memphis, TN.
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. Stephen Pishko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Pishko is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Stephen Pishko accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Pishko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Pishko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pishko's office at (901) 287-7337 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Pishko?
Please contact Dr. Pishko's office at (901) 287-7337 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Pishko have?
Dr. Stephen Pishko is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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