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Dr. Eleazar Calero, MD

Dr. Eleazar Calero, MD

East Chicago, IN

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    Who is Dr. Calero, Internist in East Chicago, IN?

    Dr. Eleazar Calero, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in East Chicago, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Calero graduated from Greater Bolivian University of San Andres and completed his residency at Advocate Ravenswood Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Calero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Calero’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Calero’s office at (219) 392-7016.

    Where did Dr. Calero go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Advocate Ravenswood Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Ravenswood Hospital Medical Center | Advocate Ravenswood Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University Boliviana Mayor De San Andres- Fac De Cien- La Paz- Bolivia | Greater Bolivian University of San Andres

    Is Dr. Calero board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Eleazar Calero, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Calero speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Calero treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Calero 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. Calero. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    • BPH
    • Prostate Enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Thyroid Gland Underactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E038: Other specified hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Amputation Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Limb Loss
    • Post-amputation care
    • Limb loss recovery
    • Amputee rehabilitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Damaged Lung Air Sacs
    • COPD Emphysema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J431: Panlobular emphysema

    Which procedures does Dr. Calero perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Eleazar Calero may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Calero's office.

    Does Dr. Calero accept my insurance?

    Dr. Calero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 392-7016 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Calero accept in East Chicago, IN?

    Dr. Calero in East Chicago, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • State of Tennessee

    • Tria Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Calero's office located?

    Dr. Eleazar Calero's Primary Practice

    100 W Chicago Ave Ste F

    East Chicago, IN 46312

    (219) 392-7016

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    Dr. Eleazar Calero's Practice 2

    7217 Indianapolis Blvd

    Hammond, IN 46324

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    Dr. Eleazar Calero's Practice 3

    8141 Kennedy Ave

    Highland, IN 46322

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

    Dr. Calero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336280122.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Calero?

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

    What is Dr. Eleazar Calero's specialty?

    Dr. Calero is a Internist near East Chicago, IN.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Calero to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Eleazar Calero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Calero is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Advocate Christ Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Eleazar Calero accepting new patients in East Chicago, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Eleazar Calero is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eleazar Calero offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Calero's office at (219) 392-7016 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Eleazar Calero?

    Please contact Dr. Calero's office at (219) 392-7016 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Eleazar Calero have?

    Dr. Eleazar Calero is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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