Overview
Hirotaka Kato is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.
Dr. Kato is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- HMO
- POS
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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hirotaka Kato
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hirotaka Kato?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hirotaka Kato by calling their office at 859-323-6047. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hirotaka Kato a top-rated expert for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hirotaka Kato is classified as an Advanced expert for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Hirotaka Kato specialize in?
While Dr. Hirotaka Kato is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Secondary Peritonitis, and Peritonitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Hirotaka Kato participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hirotaka Kato has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. You can view a list of Dr. Hirotaka Kato's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hirotaka Kato accept my insurance?
Dr. Hirotaka Kato accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 859-323-6047 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- PeritonitisDr. Kato isAdvanced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Kato isAdvanced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- GastritisDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- GastrostomyDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- HepatitisDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- MucormycosisDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Mucormycosis.
- NecrosisDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- SepsisDr. Kato isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.