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Dr. Kara Kowalczyk, MD
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kowalczyk, Pediatrician in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Kara Kowalczyk, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN. She is board certified. Dr. Kowalczyk is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kowalczyk’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kowalczyk’s office at (317) 944-4034.
What languages does Dr. Kowalczyk speak?
Dr. Kowalczyk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kowalczyk treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kowalczyk 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. Kowalczyk. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kowalczyk perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Kara Kowalczyk may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kowalczyk's office.
Does Dr. Kowalczyk accept my insurance?
Dr. Kowalczyk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 944-4034 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kowalczyk accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Kowalczyk in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Indiana University Health
MDwise
Medicaid
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kowalczyk's office located?
Dr. Kara Kowalczyk's Primary Practice
705 Riley Hospital Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 944-4034
What is Dr. Kowalczyk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kowalczyk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063826501.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kowalczyk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kowalczyk
What is Dr. Kara Kowalczyk's specialty?
Dr. Kowalczyk is a Pediatrician near Indianapolis, IN. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Kowalczyk to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kara Kowalczyk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kowalczyk is affiliated with Iu Health North Hospital, Iu Health Methodist 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?
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Is Kara Kowalczyk accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Kara Kowalczyk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kara Kowalczyk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kowalczyk's office at (317) 944-4034 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kara Kowalczyk?
Please contact Dr. Kowalczyk's office at (317) 944-4034 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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