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Who is Dr. Kotula, Infectious Disease Specialist in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Rudolf Kotula, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kotula graduated from Martin-Luther-Universit‰t Halle-Wittenberg Medizinische Fakult‰t and completed his residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kotula is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kotula’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kotula’s office at (402) 354-1530.
Where did Dr. Kotula go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Internal Medicine | University of Minnesota Program
Medical School: University Komenskeho, Lekarska Fak, Bratislava, Czechoslovakia | Martin-Luther-Universit‰t Halle-Wittenberg Medizinische Fakult‰t
Is Dr. Kotula board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rudolf Kotula, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kotula speak?
Dr. Kotula and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kotula typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kotula 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. Kotula. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)
- Immune System and Disorder
- Common variable immune deficiency
- CVID
- Acquired Hypogammaglobulinemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D839: Common variable immunodeficiency, unspecified
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:
- Histoplasmosis
- Cave disease
- Ohio Valley disease
- Spelunker's lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- B399: Histoplasmosis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kotula typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kotula 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. Kotula. 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:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Contrast Injection for Abscess/Cyst Assessment
- Drainage Catheter Contrast Study
- Abscess Imaging
- Cystogram via Drain
CPT Codes:
- 49424: Contrast injection for assessment of abscess or cyst via previously placed drainage catheter or tube (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Kotula accept my insurance?
Dr. Kotula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 354-1530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kotula accept in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Kotula in Omaha, NE 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 Nebraska
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kotula's office located?
What is Dr. Kotula's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kotula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063477834.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kotula?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kotula
What is Dr. Rudolf Kotula's specialty?
Dr. Kotula is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Omaha, NE.
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. Rudolf Kotula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kotula is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Methodist Women's Hospital, Orthonebraska 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 Rudolf Kotula accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?
Yes, Dr. Rudolf Kotula is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rudolf Kotula offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kotula's office at (402) 354-1530 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rudolf Kotula?
Please contact Dr. Kotula's office at (402) 354-1530 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rudolf Kotula have?
Dr. Rudolf Kotula is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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