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Who is Dr. Punjala, Transplant Surgeon in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Sai Rithin Punjala is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH. Dr. Punjala is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Punjala’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Punjala’s office at (614) 293-6724.
What languages does Dr. Punjala speak?
Dr. Punjala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Punjala treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Punjala 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. Punjala. 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:
- Immune Deficiency from External Causes
- Immune System and Disorder
- Environmental Immune Deficiency
- Acquired Immune Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D84822: Immunodeficiency due to external causes
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Dialysis Catheter Management
- Dialysis
- Dialysis catheter adjustment
- Extracorporeal catheter care
- Dialysis access maintenance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4901: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
What procedures does Dr. Punjala perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Punjala performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Punjala. 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:
- Kidney Transplant (without removing old kidney)
- Renal Allotransplantation
- Kidney Graft Implantation
- New Kidney Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50360: Renal allotransplantation, implantation of graft; without recipient nephrectomy
Also known as:
- Ureter Stent Insertion
- Ureteral Stent Placement
- Ureterotomy with Stent
- Kidney Tube Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 50605: Ureterotomy for insertion of indwelling stent, all types
Also known as:
- Open Kidney Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Kidney Tests
- Surgical Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Tissue Sample (Open)
- Renal Biopsy (Surgical)
CPT Codes:
- 50205: Renal biopsy; by surgical exposure of kidney
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Surgery
- Orthotopic liver transplant
- Cadaveric liver transplant
- Living donor liver transplant
- Liver replacement surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47135: Liver allotransplantation, orthotopic, partial or whole, from cadaver or living donor, any age
Also known as:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Punjala accept my insurance?
Dr. Punjala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 293-6724 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Punjala accept in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Punjala in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Molina
OptumRx
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Punjala's office located?
Dr. Sai Rithin Punjala's Primary Practice
300 W 10th Ave Fl 11
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 293-6724
What is Dr. Punjala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Punjala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124746797.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Punjala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Punjala
What is Dr. Sai Rithin Punjala's specialty?
Dr. Punjala is a Transplant Surgeon near Columbus, OH. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Punjala to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sai Rithin Punjala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Punjala is affiliated with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Marietta Memorial Hospital, Kettering Health Dayton, Aultman Hospital, OhioHealth Berger Hospital, Kettering Health Main Campus 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
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Is Sai Rithin Punjala accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?
No, Dr. Sai Rithin Punjala is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sai Rithin Punjala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Punjala's office at (614) 293-6724 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sai Rithin Punjala?
Please contact Dr. Punjala's office at (614) 293-6724 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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