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Who is Dr. Pothuru, Internist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Suveenkrishna Pothuru, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Pothuru is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pothuru’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pothuru’s office at (816) 943-2839.
What languages does Dr. Pothuru speak?
Dr. Pothuru and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pothuru treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Pothuru 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. Pothuru. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Pothuru perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Suveenkrishna Pothuru may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pothuru's office.
Does Dr. Pothuru accept my insurance?
Dr. Pothuru accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 943-2839 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pothuru accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Pothuru in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pothuru's office located?
Dr. Suveenkrishna Pothuru's Primary Practice
1000 Carondelet Dr
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 943-2839
What is Dr. Pothuru's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pothuru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114380839.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pothuru?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pothuru
What is Dr. Suveenkrishna Pothuru's specialty?
Dr. Pothuru is a Internist near Kansas City, MO.
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.
Contact Dr. Pothuru to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Suveenkrishna Pothuru affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Pothuru is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Internist?
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Is Suveenkrishna Pothuru accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Suveenkrishna Pothuru is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Suveenkrishna Pothuru offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pothuru's office at (816) 943-2839 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Suveenkrishna Pothuru?
Please contact Dr. Pothuru's office at (816) 943-2839 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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