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Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

St. Louis University School of Medicine (1970)

Professional interests include: hay fever (allergic rhinitis), acid reflux (GERD), cholesterol problems (lipid disorders), and more.

1224 10th Street Suite 205
Coronado, CA 92118

(619) 435-0186

Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD is an internist in Coronado, CA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1970 and has 56 years of experience. Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Coronado Hospital and SHARPCARE MEDICAL GROUP APC.

Office Locations

1224 10th Street Suite 205
Coronado, CA 92118

(619) 435-0186

(619) 435-0594

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Sharp Coronado Hospital

230 Prospect Place Suite 340b
Coronado, CA 92118

(619) 522-4000

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Some issues Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD treated as an internist in Coronado, CA during 2012 were preventive care, vaccines, nursing home care and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2787
ear procedures	39
nursing home care	45
preventive care	286
vaccines	286

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD treated as an internist in Coronado, CA during 2013 were preventive care, vaccines, nursing home care and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2810
ear procedures	54
nursing home care	72
preventive care	202
vaccines	202

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	372
Female	443

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	777
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	314
85 and over	249
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD treated as an internist in Coronado, CA during 2014 were nursing home care and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2728
ear procedures	36
nursing home care	57

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	427

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	747
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	293
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD treated as an internist in Coronado, CA during 2015 were nursing home care and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2744
ear procedures	32
nursing home care	78

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	714
Female	878

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1514
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	502
From 75 to 84	604
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD treated as an internist in Coronado, CA during 2016 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2952
ear procedures	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	433

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	780
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	313
85 and over	239
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD treated as an internist in Coronado, CA during 2017 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2636
ear procedures	31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	376
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	763
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	319
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	17
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD treated as an internist in Coronado, CA during 2018 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2707
ear procedures	28

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	363
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	736
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	317
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD treated as an internist in Coronado, CA during 2019 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2200
ear procedures	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	343
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	659
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	301
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1112

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	548
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	180
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	13
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	990

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	469
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	156
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	14
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1098

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	147
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	16
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD treated as an internist in Coronado, CA were preventive care, vaccines, nursing home care and ear procedures.

doctor visit	2251
ear procedures	34
nursing home care	63
preventive care	244
vaccines	244

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	677
Hispanic	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	285
85 and over	88
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	156

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	10
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1970. He completed residency at University of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine (1970)

Residency: University of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Internal medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

Sharp Coronado Hospital

SHARPCARE MEDICAL GROUP APC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, TRICARE, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Self-Pay/Uninsured, UnitedHealthcare, Sharp Health Plan, Anthem, First Health, Beech Street, Health Net, Medicare and Humana.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

TRICARE

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

Self-Pay/Uninsured

UnitedHealthcare

Sharp Health Plan

Anthem

First Health

Beech Street

Health Net

Medicare

Humana

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Coronado, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Peter R. Kelly, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$31 SHINGRIX $31
EISAI INC.	$22 Leqembi $22
Aerocrine, Inc	$18 Niox Mino Device $18
Allergan Inc.	$18 VRAYLAR $18
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$17 Da Vinci Surgical System $17
Other	$54 Ozempic $16	QUVIVIQ $13	VIAGRA $13	GLASSIA $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$159

Biography

Patient reviews placed Dr. Peter Kelly at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include kidney stones, ulcers, and recurrent infections. His professional affiliations include Sharp Coronado Hospital and Sharp HealthCare. Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Kelly honors. He attended St. Louis University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Wisconsin for residency. In addition to English, Dr. Kelly speaks Spanish.