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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kalathil, Internist in Sparks, NV?
Dr. Meenakshi Kalathil, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Sparks, NV with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kalathil completed her residency at Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kalathil is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kalathil’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kalathil’s office at (828) 213-4411.
Where did Dr. Kalathil go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med University, Madras, Tn, India
Is Dr. Kalathil board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Meenakshi Kalathil, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kalathil speak?
Dr. Kalathil and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kalathil treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Kalathil 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. Kalathil. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Which procedures does Dr. Kalathil perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Meenakshi Kalathil may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kalathil's office.
Does Dr. Kalathil accept my insurance?
Dr. Kalathil accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 213-4411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kalathil accept in Sparks, NV?
Dr. Kalathil in Sparks, NV 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 and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Prominence Health Plan
Renown Health / Hometown Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kalathil's office located?
Dr. Meenakshi Kalathil's Primary Practice
2385 E Prater Way Ste 205
Sparks, NV 89434
(828) 213-4411
What is Dr. Kalathil's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kalathil's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639125677.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kalathil?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kalathil
What is Dr. Meenakshi Kalathil's specialty?
Dr. Kalathil is a Internist near Sparks, NV.
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. Kalathil to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Meenakshi Kalathil affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kalathil is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Meenakshi Kalathil accepting new patients in Sparks, NV?
Yes, Dr. Meenakshi Kalathil is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meenakshi Kalathil offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kalathil's office at (828) 213-4411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meenakshi Kalathil?
Please contact Dr. Kalathil's office at (828) 213-4411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Meenakshi Kalathil have?
Dr. Meenakshi Kalathil is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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