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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kulkarni, Hospitalist in Lincoln, NE?
Dr. Vivek Kulkarni, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Lincoln, NE with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Kulkarni graduated from Grant Government Medical College. Dr. Kulkarni is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kulkarni’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kulkarni’s office at (402) 475-1011.
Where did Dr. Kulkarni go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Grant Medical College - Bombay Universiry | Grant Government Medical College
Is Dr. Kulkarni board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Vivek Kulkarni, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kulkarni speak?
Dr. Kulkarni and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Marathi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kulkarni treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kulkarni 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. Kulkarni. 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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
Also known as:
- Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
- Swallowing Disorder
- Oral dysphagia
- Trouble chewing and swallowing
- Difficulty moving food in mouth
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Urethral Catheter Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Infected urinary catheter
- Inflammation from urethral catheter
- Foley catheter infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T83511A: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to indwelling urethral catheter, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Kulkarni perform?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kulkarni performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kulkarni. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Kulkarni accept my insurance?
Dr. Kulkarni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 475-1011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kulkarni accept in Lincoln, NE?
Dr. Kulkarni in Lincoln, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
MedImpact
MedStar Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kulkarni's office located?
What is Dr. Kulkarni's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kulkarni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376656553.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kulkarni?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kulkarni
What is Dr. Vivek Kulkarni's specialty?
Dr. Kulkarni is a Hospitalist near Lincoln, NE. 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. Contact Dr. Kulkarni to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vivek Kulkarni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kulkarni is affiliated with Bryan East Campus, CHI Health St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Vivek Kulkarni accepting new patients in Lincoln, NE?
Yes, Dr. Vivek Kulkarni is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vivek Kulkarni offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kulkarni's office at (402) 475-1011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vivek Kulkarni?
Please contact Dr. Kulkarni's office at (402) 475-1011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vivek Kulkarni have?
Dr. Vivek Kulkarni is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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