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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kirkpatrick, Internist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Douglas Kirkpatrick, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kirkpatrick completed his residency at Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Pulmonary Diseases; Lutheran Hosp-La Crosse, Internal Medicine; Milwaukee Community Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Kirkpatrick is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kirkpatrick’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kirkpatrick’s office at (520) 290-5888.
Where did Dr. Kirkpatrick go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Pulmonary Diseases; Lutheran Hosp-La Crosse, Internal Medicine; Milwaukee Community Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
Is Dr. Kirkpatrick board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Kirkpatrick, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kirkpatrick speak?
Dr. Kirkpatrick and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kirkpatrick treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Kirkpatrick 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. Kirkpatrick. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Kirkpatrick perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Douglas Kirkpatrick 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. Kirkpatrick's office.
Does Dr. Kirkpatrick accept my insurance?
Dr. Kirkpatrick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 290-5888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kirkpatrick accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Kirkpatrick in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kirkpatrick's office located?
Dr. Douglas Kirkpatrick's Primary Practice
7383 E Tanque Verde Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 290-5888
What is Dr. Kirkpatrick's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kirkpatrick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851388433.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kirkpatrick?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kirkpatrick
What is Dr. Douglas Kirkpatrick's specialty?
Dr. Kirkpatrick is a Internist near Tucson, AZ.
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. Kirkpatrick to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Douglas Kirkpatrick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kirkpatrick is affiliated with Tucson Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Douglas Kirkpatrick accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Kirkpatrick is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Kirkpatrick offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kirkpatrick's office at (520) 290-5888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Kirkpatrick?
Please contact Dr. Kirkpatrick's office at (520) 290-5888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Kirkpatrick have?
Dr. Douglas Kirkpatrick is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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