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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Koch, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Portsmouth, VA?
Dr. Eric Koch, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Portsmouth, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Koch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koch’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koch’s office at (757) 953-1495.
What languages does Dr. Koch speak?
Dr. Koch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Koch typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Koch 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. Koch. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Koch typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Eric Koch may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Koch's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Koch accept my insurance?
Dr. Koch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 953-1495 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Koch accept in Portsmouth, VA?
Dr. Koch in Portsmouth, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Koch's office located?
Dr. Eric Koch's Primary Practice
620 John Paul Jones Cir
Portsmouth, VA 23708
(757) 953-1495
What is Dr. Koch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Koch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871856294.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Koch
What is Dr. Eric Koch's specialty?
Dr. Koch is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Portsmouth, VA.
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 this Dr. Eric Koch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Koch is affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Sentara Norfolk General 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Eric Koch accepting new patients in Portsmouth, VA?
Yes, Dr. Eric Koch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Koch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Koch's office at (757) 953-1495 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Koch?
Please contact Dr. Koch's office at (757) 953-1495 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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