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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Knepel, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Denver, CO?
Dr. Sheri Knepel, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Denver, CO with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Knepel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knepel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knepel’s office at (303) 321-2828.
Is Dr. Knepel board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sheri Knepel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Knepel speak?
Dr. Knepel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Knepel typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Knepel 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. Knepel. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Knepel typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sheri Knepel may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Knepel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Knepel accept my insurance?
Dr. Knepel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 321-2828 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Knepel accept in Denver, CO?
Dr. Knepel in Denver, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Community Care Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Colorado
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Knepel's office located?
What is Dr. Knepel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Knepel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992751077.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knepel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Knepel
What is Dr. Sheri Knepel's specialty?
Dr. Knepel is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Denver, CO.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Sheri Knepel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Knepel is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sheri Knepel accepting new patients in Denver, CO?
Yes, Dr. Sheri Knepel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheri Knepel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Knepel's office at (303) 321-2828 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheri Knepel?
Please contact Dr. Knepel's office at (303) 321-2828 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sheri Knepel have?
Dr. Sheri Knepel is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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