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Dr. David Kocherla, MD

Albany, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kocherla, Internist in Albany, GA?

    Dr. David Kocherla, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Albany, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kocherla is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kocherla’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kocherla’s office at (229) 434-2000.

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

      Is Dr. Kocherla board certified in Internist?

      Yes, Dr. David Kocherla, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

      What languages does Dr. Kocherla speak?

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

      • English

      What conditions does Dr. Kocherla treat?

      As a Internist, Dr. Kocherla 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. Kocherla. 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:

      • Chest Pain
      • Chest discomfort
      • Thoracic pain
      • Upper body pain

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Abdominal Pain
      • Pelvic Pain
      • Stomach Ache
      • Belly Pain
      • Stomach Pain
      • Lower belly pain
      • Pain in lower abdomen
      • Abdominal discomfort

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
      • R1030: Lower abdominal pain, unspecified

      Also known as:

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

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

      Also known as:

      • Chest Pain
      • Chest discomfort
      • Thoracic pain
      • Pectoral pain

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R0789: Other chest pain

      Also known as:

      • Fever
      • High temperature
      • Pyrexia
      • Elevated body temperature

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R509: Fever, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Shortness of Breath
      • Breathing Problems
      • Difficulty breathing
      • Breathlessness
      • Dyspnea

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R0602: Shortness of breath

      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:

      • Common Cold
      • Upper Respiratory Infection
      • Head Cold
      • Cold Symptoms

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Dizziness
      • Dizziness and Vertigo
      • Lightheadedness
      • Giddiness
      • Vertigo

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

      Also known as:

      • Nausea and Vomiting
      • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
      • Stomach Flu Symptoms
      • Queasy and Vomiting

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
      • Bladder Disease
      • Urine and Urination
      • Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
      • Cystitis with Hematuria
      • Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria

      Also known as:

      • Acute Bladder Infection
      • Bladder Disease
      • Acute Cystitis
      • Sudden Bladder Infection

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

      Also known as:

      • Viral Infection
      • Virus Infection
      • Viral Illness
      • Common Virus

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Low Back Pain
      • Back Pain
      • Lumbago
      • Lower Back Ache
      • Backache

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Headache
      • Head pain
      • Cephalalgia
      • Tension headache

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R519: Headache, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Muscle Weakness
      • Muscle Disorder
      • Loss of strength
      • Fatigue
      • Muscle fatigue

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R531: Weakness

      Also known as:

      • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
      • Digestive Disease
      • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
      • Non-Bacterial Colitis
      • Gut Inflammation

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
      • Constipation
      • Functional Constipation
      • Unexplained Chronic Constipation
      • Long-Term Constipation

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation

      Also known as:

      • Fainting
      • Syncope
      • Passing out
      • Collapse

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R55: Syncope and collapse

      Which procedures does Dr. Kocherla perform as a Internist?

      As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. David Kocherla may include:

      For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kocherla's office.

      Does Dr. Kocherla accept my insurance?

      Dr. Kocherla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 434-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Kocherla accept in Albany, GA?

      Dr. Kocherla in Albany, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • Centene

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

      • Express Scripts

      • Humana

      • Kaiser Permanente

      • Medicare

      • State of Alabama

      • State of Georgia

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Kocherla's office located?

      Dr. David Kocherla's Primary Practice

      2000 Palmyra Rd

      Albany, GA 31701

      (229) 434-2000

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      Dr. David Kocherla's Practice 2

      1601 Watson Blvd

      Warner Robins, GA 31093

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      Dr. David Kocherla's Practice 3

      88 Martin Luther King Jr Dr

      Forsyth, GA 31029

      (478) 994-2521

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

      Dr. Kocherla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548373061.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kocherla?

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

      What is Dr. David Kocherla's specialty?

      Dr. Kocherla is a Internist near Albany, GA.

      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.

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      Is this Dr. David Kocherla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Kocherla is affiliated with Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, Tift Regional Medical Center 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

      Where can I learn more about Internist?

      Explore Internist with 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 David Kocherla accepting new patients in Albany, GA?

      Yes, Dr. David Kocherla is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. David Kocherla offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Kocherla's office at (229) 434-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with David Kocherla?

      Please contact Dr. Kocherla's office at (229) 434-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. David Kocherla have?

      Dr. David Kocherla is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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