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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kaleka, Hospitalist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Preetinder Kaleka, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kaleka is fluent in English, Hindi, and Panjabi; Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaleka’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaleka’s office at (803) 434-6771.
What languages does Dr. Kaleka speak?
Dr. Kaleka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi; Punjabi
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kaleka typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kaleka 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. Kaleka. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kaleka typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Preetinder Kaleka may include:
Please contact Dr. Kaleka's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kaleka accept my insurance?
Dr. Kaleka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-6771 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kaleka accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Kaleka in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kaleka's office located?
Dr. Preetinder Kaleka's Primary Practice
14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 320
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 434-6771
What is Dr. Kaleka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kaleka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427462316.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaleka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kaleka
What is Dr. Preetinder Kaleka's specialty?
Dr. Kaleka is a Hospitalist near Columbia, 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. Preetinder Kaleka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kaleka is affiliated with Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Musc Health University Medical Center 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 Preetinder Kaleka accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Preetinder Kaleka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Preetinder Kaleka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kaleka's office at (803) 434-6771 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Preetinder Kaleka?
Please contact Dr. Kaleka's office at (803) 434-6771 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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