17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kort, Hospitalist in Lees Summit, MO?
Is Dr. Kort board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Heather Kort, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kort speak?
Dr. Kort and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kort typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kort 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. Kort. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kort typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Heather Kort may include:
Please contact Dr. Kort's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kort accept my insurance?
Dr. Kort accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (913) 498-8787 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kort accept in Lees Summit, MO?
Dr. Kort in Lees Summit, MO 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 Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
Oscar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kort's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Kort affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kort has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kort's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kort's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720059942.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kort?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kort