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Dr. Julius Kato, DO

Columbus, MS

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kato, Cardiologist in Columbus, MS?

    Dr. Julius Kato, DO is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Columbus, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Kato graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at PCOM/Deborah Heart & Lung Center Program. Dr. Kato is fluent in English, French, and Swahili, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kato’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kato’s office at (419) 996-5854.

    Where did Dr. Kato go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: PCOM/Deborah Heart & Lung Center Program

    • Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kato speak?

    Dr. Kato and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    • Swahili

    What conditions does Dr. Kato treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Kato 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. Kato. 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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
    • Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
    • Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
    • Worsening chronic heart failure
    • Acute decompensated heart failure
    • Sudden worsening heart failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Angina (Chest Pain)
    • Angina
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Heart-Related Chest Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I209: Angina pectoris, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure in Lungs
    • Lung Hypertension
    • High Lung Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
    • X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
    • Enlarged heart muscle
    • DCM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Which procedures does Dr. Kato perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Julius Kato may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kato's office.

    Does Dr. Kato accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kato accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (419) 996-5854 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kato accept in Columbus, MS?

    Dr. Kato in Columbus, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • Shared Health

    • State of Alabama

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    Where is Dr. Kato's office located?

    Dr. Julius Kato's Primary Practice

    520 Willowbrook Rd

    Columbus, MS 39705

    (419) 996-5854

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    Dr. Julius Kato's Practice 2

    2600 5th St N

    Columbus, MS 39705

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    Dr. Julius Kato's Practice 3

    8613 MS Highway 12

    Ackerman, MS 39735

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    What is Dr. Kato's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124098819.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kato?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kato

    What is Dr. Julius Kato's specialty?

    Dr. Kato is a Cardiologist near Columbus, MS. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Kato to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Julius Kato affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kato is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, Och Regional Medical Center 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 Julius Kato accepting new patients in Columbus, MS?

    Yes, Dr. Julius Kato is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Julius Kato offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kato's office at (419) 996-5854 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Julius Kato?

    Please contact Dr. Kato's office at (419) 996-5854 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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