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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puttagunta, Critical Care Internist in Fort Wayne, IN?
Dr. Hari Krishna Puttagunta, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Fort Wayne, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Puttagunta is currently affiliated with The Orthopedic Hospital. Dr. Puttagunta is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puttagunta’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puttagunta’s office at (217) 383-3100.
Is Dr. Puttagunta board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Hari Krishna Puttagunta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Puttagunta speak?
Dr. Puttagunta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Puttagunta typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Puttagunta 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. Puttagunta. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Puttagunta typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Hari Krishna Puttagunta may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Puttagunta's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Puttagunta accept my insurance?
Dr. Puttagunta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 383-3100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puttagunta accept in Fort Wayne, IN?
Dr. Puttagunta in Fort Wayne, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
MedBen
Medicare
Mitchell Family Office
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Puttagunta's office located?
The Orthopedic Hospital
7956 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 310
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(217) 383-3100
What is Dr. Puttagunta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puttagunta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841451218.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puttagunta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puttagunta
What is Dr. Hari Krishna Puttagunta's specialty?
Dr. Puttagunta is a Critical Care Internist near Fort Wayne, IN.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Hari Krishna Puttagunta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puttagunta is affiliated with Iu Health Methodist Hospital, Lutheran Hospital - Indiana 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 Hari Krishna Puttagunta accepting new patients in Fort Wayne, IN?
Yes, Dr. Hari Krishna Puttagunta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hari Krishna Puttagunta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puttagunta's office at (217) 383-3100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hari Krishna Puttagunta?
Please contact Dr. Puttagunta's office at (217) 383-3100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hari Krishna Puttagunta have?
Dr. Hari Krishna Puttagunta is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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