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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kalu, Psychiatrist in Wichita, KS?
Dr. Walter Kalu is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Wichita, KS with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kalu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kalu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kalu’s office.
What languages does Dr. Kalu speak?
Dr. Kalu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kalu treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Kalu 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. Kalu. 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
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, 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 Manic Episode and Psychosis
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Psychotic bipolar mania
- Severe bipolar with delusions
- Bipolar with manic psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F312: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kalu perform as a Psychiatrist?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Walter Kalu may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kalu's office.
Does Dr. Kalu accept my insurance?
Dr. Kalu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kalu accept in Wichita, KS?
Dr. Kalu in Wichita, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Dollar General
Humana
Medicare
State of Kansas
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
University of Utah
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Where is Dr. Kalu's office located?
What is Dr. Kalu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kalu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942646252.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kalu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kalu
What is Dr. Walter Kalu's specialty?
Dr. Kalu is a Psychiatrist near Wichita, KS.
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Contact Dr. Kalu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Walter Kalu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kalu is affiliated with Ascension Via Christi St. Francis 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
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Is Walter Kalu accepting new patients in Wichita, KS?
Yes, Dr. Walter Kalu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Walter Kalu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kalu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Walter Kalu?
Please contact Dr. Kalu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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