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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kalivas, Hospitalist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Benjamin Kalivas, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC. He is board certified. Dr. Kalivas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kalivas’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kalivas’s office at (843) 792-1414.
What languages does Dr. Kalivas speak?
Dr. Kalivas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kalivas treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kalivas 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. Kalivas. 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:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Severe Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Severe major depression
- Severe depressive episode
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F322: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Psychosis
- Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Severe bipolar depression
- Major depressive episode in bipolar
- Profound low mood in bipolar
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
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:
- Undifferentiated Schizophrenia
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Mixed schizophrenia
- Atypical schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with mixed features
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F203: Undifferentiated schizophrenia
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- OCD
- Compulsive Behavior
- Obsessive Thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- F422: Mixed obsessional thoughts and acts
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kalivas perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Benjamin Kalivas may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kalivas' office.
Does Dr. Kalivas accept my insurance?
Dr. Kalivas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kalivas accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Kalivas in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kalivas' office located?
Dr. Benjamin Kalivas' Primary Practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-1414
What is Dr. Kalivas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kalivas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235423153.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kalivas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kalivas
What is Dr. Benjamin Kalivas's specialty?
Dr. Kalivas is a Hospitalist near Charleston, SC. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Kalivas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Kalivas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kalivas is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Benjamin Kalivas accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Kalivas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Kalivas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kalivas's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Kalivas?
Please contact Dr. Kalivas's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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