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- Festus location main office
1400 US Highway 61, Festus, MO 63028 - Saint Louis location
615 S New Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141 - Saint Louis location
10010 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128 - Washington location
901 E 5th St, Washington, MO 63090
About Dr. Kolekar
Charu Kolekar, M.D. practices geriatric medicine in Festus, MO. Charu is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Charu cared for 295 Medicare patients across 530 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811320856.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (636) 933-5337
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1400 US HIGHWAY 61
Festus, MO 63028
615 S New Ballas Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
10010 Kennerly Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
901 E 5th St
Washington, MO 63090
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Geriatric Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Balance & Mobility
- Senior Dizziness
- Walking Problems
Blood Health
- Senior Anemia
Bones & Joints
- Broken Hip Recovery
- Osteoarthritis
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Essential tremor
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Parkinson's disease
Cognitive Health
- Dementia Wandering
- Mild cognitive impairment
Digestive
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
- Constipation
- Fecal incontinence
- Swallowing difficulties
General Health
- Dehydration In Seniors
- Elderly Frailty
- Senior Malnutrition
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Geriatric care
Hormone Health
- Underactive Thyroid In Seniors
Mental Health
- Restlessness And Agitation
- Senior Anxiety
- Senior Depression
- Caregiver burnout
Mobility
- Muscle Loss And Weakness
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
Pain
- Chronic Pain In Seniors
Skin & Wounds
- Diabetic Foot Sores
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
- Bedsores
- Non-Healing Wounds
Sleep
- Senior Insomnia
Most searched conditions
Cardiovascular
- High blood pressure
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Ears & Hearing
- Hearing loss
Infections
Joints & Pain
- Gout
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
Lung Health
- Severe Pneumonia
Men's Health
Oral Health
Spine & Pain
Urinary & Bladder
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary incontinence in women
Urinary Health
- Waking Up to Pee
Procedures & services
Brain & memory
Cardiovascular
- Orthostatic Blood Pressure Check
Care Placement
- Nursing Home Placement Assessment
Caregiver Support
- Dementia Caregiver Training
Chronic Disease Management
- Senior Diabetes Target Adjustment
Cognitive Health
- Dementia Wandering Safety Plan
Digestive
- Constipation And Bowel Management
- Swallowing safety evaluation coordination
Elder care
- Caregiver training and support
End-of-Life Planning
- POLST Or DNR Consultation
Foot Care
- Routine Senior Foot And Nail Care
General Geriatric Care
- Senior Telehealth Consultation
General Health
- Outpatient IV Hydration
Geriatric care
- Dementia Behavior Support Coaching
Home Care
- Home Health Certification
- In-Home Care Needs Assessment
Legal & Cognitive
- Mental Competency Evaluation
Mental Health
- Agitation And Behavior Management Planning
- Senior Depression Screening
Mobility & Equipment
- Walker Or Wheelchair Prescription
Nutrition
- High-Calorie Senior Nutrition Plan
- Senior Nutrition Assessment
Outpatient Care
- In-Home Doctor Visit
- Post-hospital transitional care
Pain Management
- Safe Senior Pain Management Plan
Palliative & Hospice
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Eligibility Evaluation
Patient Safety
- Elder Abuse And Neglect Assessment
Planning & Support
- Advance Care Planning
- Assisted Living Placement Assessment
- Caregiver Counseling
- Long-Term Care Insurance Evaluation
- Medical Power Of Attorney Consultation
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
Respiratory
- Oxygen Therapy Evaluation
Safety & Daily Function
- Daily Living Activities Evaluation
- Senior Driving Safety Assessment
- Home Safety Evaluation
Sensory Health
- Hearing Aid Fitting Referral
Surgical Clearance
- Senior Pre-Surgery Clearance
Urinary & Bladder
- Postvoid residual measurement
- Urinary Catheter Change And Care
Urinary Health
- Scheduled Toileting Program
Wounds & skin
Routine Blood Tests
Most searched procedures
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Fall risk assessment
- Memory testing
Bone Health
- Osteoporosis Medication Consultation
Ear Care
- Earwax removal
Medication Management
- Deprescribing consultation
Mobility
Pain & Injections
Wound Care
- Surgical Wound Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
530 services · 295 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
350 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99239 |
109 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
34 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Charu Kolekar?
Charu Kolekar is a geriatrician in Festus, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Geriatric Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Charu Kolekar's address?
Charu Kolekar is listed at 1400 US Highway 61, Festus, MO 63028. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Charu Kolekar?
The number on file is (636) 933-5337. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Charu Kolekar's NPI number?
Charu Kolekar's National Provider Identifier is 1811320856. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Charu Kolekar train?
Charu Kolekar attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Charu Kolekar been practicing?
Charu Kolekar has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Charu Kolekar perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Charu Kolekar the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Charu Kolekar confirmed this information?
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