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Who is Dr. Knouse, Infectious Disease Specialist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Mark Knouse, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Knouse completed his residency at Temple Univ Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Hltheast Tch Hp-Allentown Hp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Knouse is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knouse’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knouse’s office.
Where did Dr. Knouse go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Temple Univ Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Hltheast Tch Hp-Allentown Hp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc
Is Dr. Knouse board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mark Knouse, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Knouse speak?
Dr. Knouse and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Knouse typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Knouse 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. Knouse. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Knouse typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mark Knouse may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Knouse's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Knouse accept my insurance?
Dr. Knouse accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Knouse accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Knouse in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Spectrum
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Knouse's office located?
What is Dr. Knouse's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Knouse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144201765.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knouse?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Knouse
What is Dr. Mark Knouse's specialty?
Dr. Knouse is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Allentown, PA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Mark Knouse affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Knouse is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Mark Knouse accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Mark Knouse is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Knouse offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Knouse's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Knouse?
Please contact Dr. Knouse's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Knouse have?
Dr. Mark Knouse is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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