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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kessler, Infectious Disease Specialist in Sioux Falls, SD?
Dr. Robert Kessler, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Sioux Falls, SD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kessler completed his residency at Legacy Good Samaritan Hosp Mc, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kessler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kessler’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kessler’s office at (605) 322-7250.
Where did Dr. Kessler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Legacy Good Samaritan Hosp Mc, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Kessler board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Kessler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kessler speak?
Dr. Kessler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kessler treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kessler 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. Kessler. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Recurrent C. diff Infection
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Recurrent Clostridioides difficile
- Repeat C. diff
- C. difficile colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0471: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent
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:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Kessler perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Robert Kessler 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kessler's office.
Does Dr. Kessler accept my insurance?
Dr. Kessler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (605) 322-7250 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kessler accept in Sioux Falls, SD?
Dr. Kessler in Sioux Falls, SD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Avera Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medica
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of South Dakota
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Kessler's office located?
Dr. Robert Kessler's Primary Practice
6709 S Minnesota Ave Ste 102
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 322-7250
What is Dr. Kessler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kessler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932368602.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kessler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kessler
What is Dr. Robert Kessler's specialty?
Dr. Kessler is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Sioux Falls, SD.
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.
Contact Dr. Kessler to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Robert Kessler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kessler is affiliated with Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center, Avera St. Luke's, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Avera Heart 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Robert Kessler accepting new patients in Sioux Falls, SD?
Yes, Dr. Robert Kessler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Kessler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kessler's office at (605) 322-7250 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Kessler?
Please contact Dr. Kessler's office at (605) 322-7250 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Kessler have?
Dr. Robert Kessler is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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