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Dr. Krishan Khera, MD

Physiatrist

Augusta, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Khera, Physiatrist in Augusta, GA?

    Dr. Krishan Khera, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Khera is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khera’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khera’s office at (706) 650-7442.

    What languages does Dr. Khera speak?

    Dr. Khera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Portuguese
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Khera typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Khera 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. Khera. 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:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Critical Illness Myopathy
    • Muscle Disorder
    • ICU-acquired weakness
    • Critical care myopathy
    • Muscle weakness after severe illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7281: Critical illness myopathy

    Also known as:

    • Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Thigh Bone Fracture
    • Femoral Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Lost left leg below knee
    • Limb Loss
    • Left below knee amputation
    • Missing left lower leg
    • Left lower leg loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z89512: Acquired absence of left leg below knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Right Femur Fracture
    • Thigh Bone Break
    • Hip Bone Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Khera typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Krishan Khera may include:

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

    Does Dr. Khera accept my insurance?

    Dr. Khera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 650-7442 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Khera accept in Augusta, GA?

    Dr. Khera in Augusta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Amtrust North America

    • CareSource

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Paradigm Benefits

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Khera's office located?

    Dr. Krishan Khera's Primary Practice

    3623 J Dewey Gray Cir Ste 210

    Augusta, GA 30909

    (706) 650-7442

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    Dr. Krishan Khera's Practice 2

    3651 Wheeler Rd

    Augusta, GA 30909

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    Dr. Krishan Khera's Practice 3

    1321 Interstate Pkwy

    Augusta, GA 30909

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    What is Dr. Khera's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Khera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912141094.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khera?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Khera

    What is Dr. Krishan Khera's specialty?

    Dr. Khera is a Physiatrist near Augusta, GA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Krishan Khera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Khera is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Piedmont Athens Regional, Doctors Hospital 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 Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. 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. Krishan Khera accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Krishan Khera is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Krishan Khera offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Khera's office at (706) 650-7442 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Krishan Khera?

    Please contact Dr. Khera's office at (706) 650-7442 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Khera's office located?

    Dr. Khera's office is located in Augusta, GA.