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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kalkat, Infectious Disease Specialist in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Praneet Kalkat, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kalkat is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kalkat’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kalkat’s office at (626) 304-0782.
What languages does Dr. Kalkat speak?
Dr. Kalkat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kalkat typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kalkat 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. Kalkat. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kalkat typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Praneet Kalkat 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. Kalkat's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kalkat accept my insurance?
Dr. Kalkat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 304-0782 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kalkat accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Kalkat in Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kalkat's office located?
Dr. Praneet Kalkat's Primary Practice
950 S Arroyo Pkwy Fl 3
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 304-0782
What is Dr. Kalkat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kalkat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013440114.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kalkat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kalkat
What is Dr. Praneet Kalkat's specialty?
Dr. Kalkat is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Pasadena, CA.
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. Praneet Kalkat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kalkat is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Usc Arcadia Hospital 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
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Is Praneet Kalkat accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Praneet Kalkat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Praneet Kalkat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kalkat's office at (626) 304-0782 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Praneet Kalkat?
Please contact Dr. Kalkat's office at (626) 304-0782 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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