Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kalafut, Neurologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Mary Kalafut, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Kalafut graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed her residency at University California. Dr. Kalafut is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kalafut’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kalafut’s office at (858) 824-5400.
Where did Dr. Kalafut go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University California
Residency: University California | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | University of California
Is Dr. Kalafut board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Mary Kalafut, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Kalafut speak?
Dr. Kalafut and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kalafut treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Kalafut 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. Kalafut. 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:
- Right Leg Pain
- Left Leg Pain
- Right Lower Leg Pain
- Left Lower Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right lower limb
- Right leg discomfort
- Aching right leg
- Pain in left lower limb
- Left leg discomfort
- Aching left leg
- Ache in right lower leg
- Right lower leg discomfort
- Sore right lower leg
- Ache in left lower leg
- Left lower leg discomfort
- Sore left lower leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79604: Pain in right leg
- M79605: Pain in left leg
- M79661: Pain in right lower leg
- M79662: Pain in left lower leg
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Mini-Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mental Disorder
- Psychiatric condition
- Brain health issue
- Emotional disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F09: Unspecified mental disorder due to known physiological condition
Which procedures does Dr. Kalafut perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mary Kalafut may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kalafut's office.
Does Dr. Kalafut accept my insurance?
Dr. Kalafut accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 824-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kalafut accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Kalafut in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
HealthComp
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
Scripps Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kalafut's office located?
What is Dr. Kalafut's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kalafut's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720048663.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kalafut?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kalafut
What is Dr. Mary Kalafut's specialty?
Dr. Kalafut is a Neurologist near La Jolla, CA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Kalafut to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Mary Kalafut affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kalafut is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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 Mary Kalafut accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mary Kalafut is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mary Kalafut offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kalafut's office at (858) 824-5400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mary Kalafut?
Please contact Dr. Kalafut's office at (858) 824-5400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mary Kalafut have?
Dr. Mary Kalafut is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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