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Who is Dr. Kahler, Infectious Disease Specialist in Hattiesburg, MS?
Dr. Ralph Kahler, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Hattiesburg, MS with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kahler graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hosp, Infectious Diseases; University Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kahler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kahler’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kahler’s office at (601) 288-4329.
Where did Dr. Kahler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Mississippi Medical Center - Jackson, Miss.
Residency: University Hosp, Infectious Diseases; University Hosp, Internal Medicine | University of Mississippi Medical Center | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Medical School: University of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms | University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Is Dr. Kahler board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ralph Kahler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kahler speak?
Dr. Kahler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kahler treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kahler 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. Kahler. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Mini-Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- Neurodegenerative Disorder
- Progressive Nerve Disease
- Nervous System Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G319: Degenerative disease of nervous system, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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
What procedures does Dr. Kahler perform?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kahler 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. Kahler. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
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. Kahler accept my insurance?
Dr. Kahler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 288-4329 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kahler accept in Hattiesburg, MS?
Dr. Kahler in Hattiesburg, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Mississippi
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Kahler's office located?
What is Dr. Kahler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kahler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063526895.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kahler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kahler
What is Dr. Ralph Kahler's specialty?
Dr. Kahler is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Hattiesburg, MS.
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. Kahler to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ralph Kahler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kahler is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Ralph Kahler accepting new patients in Hattiesburg, MS?
Yes, Dr. Ralph Kahler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ralph Kahler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kahler's office at (601) 288-4329 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ralph Kahler?
Please contact Dr. Kahler's office at (601) 288-4329 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ralph Kahler have?
Dr. Ralph Kahler is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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