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Dr. Richard Kafka, MD

Gregory, SD

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kafka, Family Medicine Specialist in Gregory, SD?

    Dr. Richard Kafka, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gregory, SD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Kafka graduated from University of South Dakota and completed his residency at St Luke'S Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Siouxland Med Educ Fndn, Family Medicine. Dr. Kafka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kafka’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kafka’s office at (605) 835-9611.

    Where did Dr. Kafka go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Luke'S Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Siouxland Med Educ Fndn, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: University Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- | University of South Dakota

    Is Dr. Kafka board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Kafka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kafka speak?

    Dr. Kafka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kafka treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kafka 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. Kafka. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Vascular Complications
    • Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis
    • Autoimmune arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Kafka perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Kafka may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kafka's office.

    Does Dr. Kafka accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kafka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (605) 835-9611 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kafka accept in Gregory, SD?

    Dr. Kafka in Gregory, SD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Avera Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Indian Health Services

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • State of South Dakota

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Kafka's office located?

    Dr. Richard Kafka's Primary Practice

    110 S Logan Ave Ste A

    Gregory, SD 57533

    (605) 835-9611

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    Dr. Richard Kafka's Practice 2

    405 Whittecar Ave

    Gregory, SD 57533

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    Dr. Richard Kafka's Practice 3

    400 Park Ave

    Gregory, SD 57533

    (605) 835-8394

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    What is Dr. Kafka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kafka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588629760.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kafka?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kafka

    What is Dr. Richard Kafka's specialty?

    Dr. Kafka is a Family Medicine Specialist near Gregory, SD. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Kafka to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Kafka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kafka is affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Richard Kafka accepting new patients in Gregory, SD?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Kafka is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Kafka offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kafka's office at (605) 835-9611 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Kafka?

    Please contact Dr. Kafka's office at (605) 835-9611 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Kafka have?

    Dr. Richard Kafka is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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