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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kooba, Anesthesiologist in Decatur, IL?
Dr. Kalev Kooba, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Decatur, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kooba completed his residency at Atlanta Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Kooba is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kooba’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kooba’s office at (217) 528-7541.
Where did Dr. Kooba go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Atlanta Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Emory University Assoc Hosps
Medical School: Med Coll of Ohio At Toledo
Is Dr. Kooba board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Kalev Kooba, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Kooba speak?
Dr. Kooba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kooba typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kooba 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. Kooba. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H269: Unspecified cataract
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kooba typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kooba performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kooba. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Kooba accept my insurance?
Dr. Kooba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 528-7541 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kooba accept in Decatur, IL?
Dr. Kooba in Decatur, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Centene Corporation
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kooba's office located?
What is Dr. Kooba's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kooba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477503167.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kooba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kooba
What is Dr. Kalev Kooba's specialty?
Dr. Kooba is a Anesthesiologist near Decatur, IL.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Kalev Kooba affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kooba is affiliated with Osf Healthcare St. Joseph Medical Center, Hshs St. Anthony's Memorial 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
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Is Kalev Kooba accepting new patients in Decatur, IL?
Yes, Dr. Kalev Kooba is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kalev Kooba offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kooba's office at (217) 528-7541 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kalev Kooba?
Please contact Dr. Kooba's office at (217) 528-7541 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kalev Kooba have?
Dr. Kalev Kooba is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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