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Dr. Lucas Karaelias, MD

San Luis Obispo, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Karaelias, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Dr. Lucas Karaelias, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Luis Obispo, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Karaelias is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karaelias’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karaelias’s office at (800) 498-7157.

    Is Dr. Karaelias board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Lucas Karaelias, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Karaelias speak?

    Dr. Karaelias and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Karaelias treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Karaelias 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. Karaelias. 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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, 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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Repeat Prescription Visit
    • Prescription Refill Appointment
    • Medication Renewal Visit
    • Follow-up for Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription

    Which procedures does Dr. Karaelias perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lucas Karaelias may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Karaelias' office.

    Does Dr. Karaelias accept my insurance?

    Dr. Karaelias accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 498-7157 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Karaelias accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Dr. Karaelias in San Luis Obispo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Territories

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CenCal Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Karaelias' office located?

    Dr. Lucas Karaelias' Primary Practice

    1911 Johnson Ave

    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

    (800) 498-7157

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    Dr. Lucas Karaelias' Practice 2

    751 S Bascom Ave

    San Jose, CA 95128

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    What is Dr. Karaelias's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Karaelias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932363215.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karaelias?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karaelias

    What is Dr. Lucas Karaelias's specialty?

    Dr. Karaelias is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Luis Obispo, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Karaelias to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lucas Karaelias affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Karaelias is affiliated with Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Emergency Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Lucas Karaelias accepting new patients in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lucas Karaelias is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lucas Karaelias offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Karaelias's office at (800) 498-7157 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lucas Karaelias?

    Please contact Dr. Karaelias's office at (800) 498-7157 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lucas Karaelias have?

    Dr. Lucas Karaelias is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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