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Dr. Pragathy Vutla, MD

Lakewood, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vutla, Internist in Lakewood, WA?

    Dr. Pragathy Vutla, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vutla graduated from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. Dr. Vutla is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vutla’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vutla’s office at (253) 426-6341.

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

    • Medical School: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute

    What languages does Dr. Vutla speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Telugu

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Vutla typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Vutla 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. Vutla. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Vutla typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Pragathy Vutla may include:

    Please contact Dr. Vutla's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Vutla accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vutla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 426-6341 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vutla accept in Lakewood, WA?

    Dr. Vutla in Lakewood, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • First Health Group

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Washington

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Vutla's office located?

    Dr. Pragathy Vutla's Primary Practice

    11315 Bridgeport Way SW

    Lakewood, WA 98499

    (253) 426-6341

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    Dr. Pragathy Vutla's Practice 2

    1717 S J St # 136

    Tacoma, WA 98405

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

    Dr. Vutla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952369795.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vutla?

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

    What is Dr. Pragathy Vutla's specialty?

    Dr. Vutla is a Internist near Lakewood, WA.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Pragathy Vutla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vutla is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore 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 Pragathy Vutla accepting new patients in Lakewood, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Pragathy Vutla is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Pragathy Vutla offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vutla's office at (253) 426-6341 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Pragathy Vutla?

    Please contact Dr. Vutla's office at (253) 426-6341 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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