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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 with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kalivas is currently affiliated with Main Hospital Msc 333. Dr. Kalivas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kalivas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Kalivas typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- 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
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
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
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
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kalivas typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Kalivas may include:
Please contact Dr. Kalivas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kalivas' office located?
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.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Kalivas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kalivas is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Musc Health - Orangeburg 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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