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Dr. Kari Grabowsky, MD

Dr. Kari Grabowsky, MD

Hospitalist

Concord, CA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Grabowsky, Hospitalist in Concord, CA?

    Dr. Kari Grabowsky, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Concord, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Grabowsky graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Scripps Clinic, Internal Medicine; Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Grabowsky is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Grabowsky’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Grabowsky’s office at (507) 529-6600.

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

    • Residency: Scripps Clinic, Internal Medicine; Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | MICHAEL REESE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Grabowsky board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Kari Grabowsky, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Grabowsky speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Grabowsky typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Grabowsky 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. Grabowsky. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Grabowsky typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Kari Grabowsky may include:

    Please contact Dr. Grabowsky's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Grabowsky accept my insurance?

    Dr. Grabowsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 529-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Grabowsky accept in Concord, CA?

    Dr. Grabowsky in Concord, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Contra Costa

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • HealthRight Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Grabowsky's office located?

    Dr. Kari Grabowsky's Primary Practice

    2700 Grant St Ste 200

    Concord, CA 94520

    (507) 529-6600

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    Dr. Kari Grabowsky's Practice 2

    350 S Oak Ave

    Oakdale, CA 95361

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

    Dr. Grabowsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578530218.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Grabowsky?

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

    What is Dr. Kari Grabowsky's specialty?

    Dr. Grabowsky is a Hospitalist near Concord, CA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is Dr. Kari Grabowsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Grabowsky is affiliated with John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto 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 Dr. Kari Grabowsky accepting new patients in Concord, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kari Grabowsky is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kari Grabowsky offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Grabowsky's office at (507) 529-6600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kari Grabowsky?

    Please contact Dr. Grabowsky's office at (507) 529-6600 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Grabowsky's office located?

    Dr. Grabowsky's offices are located in Concord, CA and Oakdale, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kari Grabowsky have?

    Dr. Kari Grabowsky is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.