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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kala, Neurologist in Bad Axe, MI?
Dr. Joanna Kala, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Bad Axe, MI. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Kala is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kala’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kala’s office at (989) 269-2597.
Where did Dr. Kala go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: MI STATE UNIV COLL OF OSTEO MEDICINE
What languages does Dr. Kala speak?
Dr. Kala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kala treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Kala 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. Kala. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's with Involuntary Movements', 'PD with Dyskinesia', 'Movement Disorder with Parkinson's
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods', 'Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20B1: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Common Migraine
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Age-Related Memory Decline
- Dementia
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Older Adult Health
- Cognitive Health and Older Adults
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Senior moments
- Normal aging memory changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4181: Age-related cognitive decline
Also known as:
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Restless Legs
- Restless legs syndrome
- RLS
- Willis-Ekbom Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G2581: Restless legs syndrome
What procedures does Dr. Kala perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Kala 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. Kala. 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
Does Dr. Kala accept my insurance?
Dr. Kala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (989) 269-2597 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kala accept in Bad Axe, MI?
Dr. Kala in Bad Axe, MI 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 Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kala's office located?
What is Dr. Kala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568562494.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kala
What is Dr. Joanna Kala's specialty?
Dr. Kala is a Neurologist near Bad Axe, MI.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Kala to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joanna Kala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kala is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, McLaren Port Huron which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Joanna Kala accepting new patients in Bad Axe, MI?
Yes, Dr. Joanna Kala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joanna Kala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kala's office at (989) 269-2597 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joanna Kala?
Please contact Dr. Kala's office at (989) 269-2597 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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