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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kafle, Internist in Saint Paul, MN?
Dr. Puskar Kafle, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Saint Paul, MN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kafle is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kafle’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kafle’s office at (651) 241-8451.
Where did Dr. Kafle go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences,Dharan,Nepal
Is Dr. Kafle board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Puskar Kafle, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kafle speak?
Dr. Kafle and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Kafle treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Kafle 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. Kafle. 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
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Kafle perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Puskar Kafle may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kafle's office.
Does Dr. Kafle accept my insurance?
Dr. Kafle accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (651) 241-8451 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kafle accept in Saint Paul, MN?
Dr. Kafle in Saint Paul, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medica
Medica Advantage
Medicare
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kafle's office located?
What is Dr. Kafle's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kafle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477741692.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kafle?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kafle
What is Dr. Puskar Kafle's specialty?
Dr. Kafle is a Internist near Saint Paul, MN.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Kafle to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Puskar Kafle affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kafle is affiliated with United Hospital 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 Internist?
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Is Puskar Kafle accepting new patients in Saint Paul, MN?
Yes, Dr. Puskar Kafle is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Puskar Kafle offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kafle's office at (651) 241-8451 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Puskar Kafle?
Please contact Dr. Kafle's office at (651) 241-8451 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Puskar Kafle have?
Dr. Puskar Kafle is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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