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Dr. Vinayak Kottoor, MD

Arden, NC

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kottoor, Internist in Arden, NC?

    Dr. Vinayak Kottoor, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Arden, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kottoor is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kottoor’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kottoor’s office at (828) 651-0121.

    Is Dr. Kottoor board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Vinayak Kottoor, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Medical Genetics , American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Kottoor speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

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

    As an Internist, Dr. Kottoor 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. Kottoor. 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.

    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:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
    • Depression
    • Improving recurrent depression
    • Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
    • Partial recovery from recurrent depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

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

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Vinayak Kottoor may include:

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

    Does Dr. Kottoor accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kottoor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 651-0121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kottoor accept in Arden, NC?

    Dr. Kottoor in Arden, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kottoor's office located?

    Dr. Vinayak Kottoor's Primary Practice

    600 Julian Ln Ste 630

    Arden, NC 28704

    (828) 651-0121

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    Dr. Vinayak Kottoor's Practice 2

    339 Nebo School Rd

    Nebo, NC 28761

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    Dr. Vinayak Kottoor's Practice 3

    55 Piney Mountain Dr

    Asheville, NC 28805

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

    Dr. Kottoor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689687287.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kottoor?

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

    What is Dr. Vinayak Kottoor's specialty?

    Dr. Kottoor is a Internist near Arden, NC.

    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. Vinayak Kottoor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kottoor is affiliated with Mission Hospital 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

    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 Vinayak Kottoor accepting new patients in Arden, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Vinayak Kottoor is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vinayak Kottoor offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kottoor's office at (828) 651-0121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vinayak Kottoor?

    Please contact Dr. Kottoor's office at (828) 651-0121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vinayak Kottoor have?

    Dr. Vinayak Kottoor is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Medical Genetics and American Board of Pediatrics.

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