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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Knittig, Internist in Chesapeake, VA?
Dr. Sommer Knittig, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chesapeake, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Knittig is fluent in English, Arabic, and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knittig’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knittig’s office at (757) 312-6267.
What languages does Dr. Knittig speak?
Dr. Knittig and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Italian
What conditions does Dr. Knittig treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Knittig 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. Knittig. 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Nutritional Deficiency
- Unspecified Nutrient Deficiency
- Malnutrition
- Specific Nutrient Deficiency
- Uncommon Nutritional Lack
- Nutrient Shortage
- Lack of Nutrients
- Unknown Nutrient Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E638: Other specified nutritional deficiencies
- E619: Deficiency of nutrient element, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Malabsorption After Surgery
- After Surgery
- Malabsorption Syndromes
- Postoperative Malabsorption
- Nutrient Absorption Issues After Surgery
- Surgical Malabsorption
ICD-10 Codes:
- K912: Postsurgical malabsorption, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Which procedures does Dr. Knittig perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sommer Knittig 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Knittig's office.
Does Dr. Knittig accept my insurance?
Dr. Knittig accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 312-6267 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Knittig accept in Chesapeake, VA?
Dr. Knittig in Chesapeake, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
Transamerica Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Knittig's office located?
Dr. Sommer Knittig's Primary Practice
908 Eden Way N Ste 101
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 312-6267
What is Dr. Knittig's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Knittig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346293099.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knittig?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Knittig
What is Dr. Sommer Knittig's specialty?
Dr. Knittig is a Internist near Chesapeake, VA.
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.
Contact Dr. Knittig to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sommer Knittig affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Knittig 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
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Is Sommer Knittig accepting new patients in Chesapeake, VA?
Yes, Dr. Sommer Knittig is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sommer Knittig offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Knittig's office at (757) 312-6267 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sommer Knittig?
Please contact Dr. Knittig's office at (757) 312-6267 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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