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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kartalija, Infectious Disease Specialist in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Dr. Marinka Kartalija, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Wheat Ridge, CO with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kartalija graduated from University of Zagreb and completed her residency at Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kartalija is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kartalija’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kartalija’s office at (303) 425-9245.
Where did Dr. Kartalija go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of Zagreb Medical School | University of Zagreb
Is Dr. Kartalija board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Marinka Kartalija, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kartalija speak?
Dr. Kartalija and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kartalija treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kartalija 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. Kartalija. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Aureus Infection
- MRSA Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- MSSA Infection
- Sensitive Staph Infection
- Non-MRSA Staph
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Infection
- Drug-Resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9561: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B9562: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
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:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Other Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Various Bacterial Diseases
- Uncommon Bacterial Infections
- Bacterial disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9689: Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Surgical site infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Post-operative wound infection
- Incision infection
- Procedure infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XD: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Other Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J188: Other pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Infection from a spinal implant
- Fractures
- Infected spinal hardware
- Spine implant infection
- Inflammation from spinal fusion device
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8463XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device of spine, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Group A Strep Infection
- Streptococcal Infection
- Streptococcus pyogenes Infection
- Strep A Infection
- GAS Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B950: Streptococcus, group A, as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Spinal Abscess
- Abscess
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Spinal Cord Abscess
- Intraspinal Granuloma
- Spinal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- G061: Intraspinal abscess and granuloma
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Kartalija perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Marinka Kartalija 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kartalija's office.
Does Dr. Kartalija accept my insurance?
Dr. Kartalija accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 425-9245 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kartalija accept in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Dr. Kartalija in Wheat Ridge, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Spectrum
State of Colorado
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kartalija's office located?
Dr. Marinka Kartalija's Primary Practice
3885 Upham St Ste 200
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 425-9245
What is Dr. Kartalija's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kartalija's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194763086.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kartalija?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kartalija
What is Dr. Marinka Kartalija's specialty?
Dr. Kartalija is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Wheat Ridge, CO.
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.
Contact Dr. Kartalija to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Marinka Kartalija affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kartalija is affiliated with Lutheran 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
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Is Marinka Kartalija accepting new patients in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Yes, Dr. Marinka Kartalija is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marinka Kartalija offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kartalija's office at (303) 425-9245 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marinka Kartalija?
Please contact Dr. Kartalija's office at (303) 425-9245 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Marinka Kartalija have?
Dr. Marinka Kartalija is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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