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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kalmar, Physiatrist in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Franklin Kalmar, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA. He has been practicing for over 34 years. Dr. Kalmar graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science. Dr. Kalmar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kalmar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kalmar’s office at (619) 460-5225.
Where did Dr. Kalmar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
What languages does Dr. Kalmar speak?
Dr. Kalmar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Kalmar typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Kalmar 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. Kalmar. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Kalmar typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Franklin Kalmar may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Kalmar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kalmar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kalmar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 460-5225 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kalmar accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Kalmar in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kalmar's office located?
Dr. Franklin Kalmar's Primary Practice
5696 Lake Murray Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 460-5225
What is Dr. Kalmar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kalmar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790807436.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kalmar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kalmar
What is Dr. Franklin Kalmar's specialty?
Dr. Kalmar is a Physiatrist near La Mesa, CA.
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 this Dr. Franklin Kalmar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kalmar is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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
When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Franklin Kalmar accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Franklin Kalmar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Franklin Kalmar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kalmar's office at (619) 460-5225 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Franklin Kalmar?
Please contact Dr. Kalmar's office at (619) 460-5225 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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