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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kalra, Infectious Disease Specialist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Amit Kalra, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kalra is fluent in English, Hindi, and Panjabi; Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kalra’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kalra’s office.
What languages does Dr. Kalra speak?
Dr. Kalra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi; Punjabi
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kalra typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kalra 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. Kalra. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, 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:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
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
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kalra typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Amit Kalra may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Kalra's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kalra accept my insurance?
Dr. Kalra 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. Kalra accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Kalra in Indianapolis, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Unified Group Services
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kalra's office located?
What is Dr. Kalra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kalra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124255393.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kalra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kalra
What is Dr. Amit Kalra's specialty?
Dr. Kalra is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Indianapolis, IN.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Amit Kalra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kalra is affiliated with Iu Health Methodist Hospital, Iu Health West Hospital, Iu Health North Hospital, Orthoindy Hospital, Columbus Regional Hospital, Hancock Regional Hospital 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Amit Kalra accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Amit Kalra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amit Kalra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kalra's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amit Kalra?
Please contact Dr. Kalra's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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