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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kolstad, Rheumatologist in Montecito, CA?
Dr. Kathleen Kolstad, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Montecito, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kolstad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kolstad’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kolstad’s office at (805) 565-0023.
What languages does Dr. Kolstad speak?
Dr. Kolstad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Kolstad typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Kolstad 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. Kolstad. 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:
- Other Forms of Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis
- Secondary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M818: Other osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Kolstad typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Kathleen Kolstad may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Kolstad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kolstad accept my insurance?
Dr. Kolstad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 565-0023 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kolstad accept in Montecito, CA?
Dr. Kolstad in Montecito, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kolstad's office located?
Dr. Kathleen Kolstad's Primary Practice
1187 Coast Village Rd Ste 10A
Montecito, CA 93108
(805) 565-0023
What is Dr. Kolstad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kolstad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902240203.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kolstad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kolstad
What is Dr. Kathleen Kolstad's specialty?
Dr. Kolstad is a Rheumatologist near Montecito, CA.
What does a Rheumatologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases.
Is this Dr. Kathleen Kolstad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kolstad is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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 Rheumatologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Rheumatologist. 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 Kathleen Kolstad accepting new patients in Montecito, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kathleen Kolstad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathleen Kolstad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kolstad's office at (805) 565-0023 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Kolstad?
Please contact Dr. Kolstad's office at (805) 565-0023 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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