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Dr. Richard Pekala, MD

Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Family Medicine Specialist, Internist

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. 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 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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Pekala typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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 Frontal Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute frontal sinusitis
    • Short-term forehead sinus infection
    • Frontal sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0110: Acute frontal sinusitis, unspecified

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Pekala typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Richard Pekala may include:

    Please contact Dr. Pekala's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Hawaii Medical Service Association

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Quest

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    What hospitals are Dr. Pekala affiliated with?

    Dr. Pekala has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Kona Community Hospital,Kealakekua, HI

    What is Dr. Pekala's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is Dr. Richard Pekala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. 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

    When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Richard Pekala?

    Please contact Dr. Pekala's office at (808) 329-1346 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pekala's office located?

    Dr. Pekala's office is located in Kailua Kona, HI.