Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Uppala, Internist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Saritha Uppala, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Uppala graduated from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College. Dr. Uppala is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Uppala’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Uppala’s office.
Where did Dr. Uppala go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College
Is Dr. Uppala board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Saritha Uppala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Uppala speak?
Dr. Uppala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Uppala treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Uppala 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. Uppala. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
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
Which procedures does Dr. Uppala perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Saritha Uppala 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. Uppala's office.
Does Dr. Uppala accept my insurance?
Dr. Uppala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Uppala accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Uppala in Birmingham, AL 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 Alabama
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Uppala's office located?
What is Dr. Uppala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Uppala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588829865.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uppala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Uppala
What is Dr. Saritha Uppala's specialty?
Dr. Uppala is a Internist near Birmingham, AL.
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. Uppala to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Saritha Uppala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Uppala is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Saritha Uppala accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Saritha Uppala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saritha Uppala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Uppala's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saritha Uppala?
Please contact Dr. Uppala's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Saritha Uppala have?
Dr. Saritha Uppala is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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