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Dr. Richard Pekala, MD
Kailua Kona, HI
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Pekala, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Kailua Kona, HI?
Dr. Richard Pekala, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Kailua Kona, HI. He is board certified. Dr. Pekala graduated from University of Hawaii and completed his residency at Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Pekala is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pekala’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pekala’s office at (808) 329-1346.
Where did Dr. Pekala go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Thoracic Surgery | University of Hawaii Program
Medical School: University of Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi | University of Hawaii
What languages does Dr. Pekala speak?
Dr. Pekala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pekala treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Pekala 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. Pekala. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Acute Frontal Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Acute frontal sinusitis
- Short-term forehead sinus infection
- Frontal sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0110: Acute frontal sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Which procedures does Dr. Pekala perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Pekala may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pekala's office.
Does Dr. Pekala accept my insurance?
Dr. Pekala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 329-1346 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pekala accept in Kailua Kona, HI?
Dr. Pekala in Kailua Kona, HI 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 Blue Shield of Hawaii (HMSA)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Medicaid
Medicare
Omnicom Group
Quest
State of Nevada
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pekala's office located?
Dr. Richard Pekala's Primary Practice
75-137 Hualalai Rd
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-1346
What is Dr. Pekala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pekala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336174341.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pekala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pekala
What is Dr. Richard Pekala's specialty?
Dr. Pekala is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Kailua Kona, HI. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Pekala to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Pekala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Pekala is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kona Community 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
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Is Richard Pekala accepting new patients in Kailua Kona, HI?
Yes, Dr. Richard Pekala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Pekala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pekala's office at (808) 329-1346 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Pekala?
Please contact Dr. Pekala's office at (808) 329-1346 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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