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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kumaraguru, Family Medicine Specialist in Alton, IL?
Dr. Priya Kumaraguru, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Alton, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kumaraguru is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumaraguru’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumaraguru’s office at (618) 462-2222.
What languages does Dr. Kumaraguru speak?
Dr. Kumaraguru and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kumaraguru typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kumaraguru 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. Kumaraguru. 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 here.
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
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Nail Dystrophy
- Nail Disease
- Deformed nails
- Abnormal nail growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- L603: Nail dystrophy
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mild Intellectual Disability
- Developmental Disabilities
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Mild Developmental Delay
- Learning Disability (Intellectual)
ICD-10 Codes:
- F70: Mild intellectual disabilities
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kumaraguru typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kumaraguru 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. Kumaraguru. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Kumaraguru accept my insurance?
Dr. Kumaraguru accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 462-2222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumaraguru accept in Alton, IL?
Dr. Kumaraguru in Alton, IL 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medica Group
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kumaraguru's office located?
What is Dr. Kumaraguru's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kumaraguru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902062862.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kumaraguru?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kumaraguru
What is Dr. Priya Kumaraguru's specialty?
Dr. Kumaraguru is a Family Medicine Specialist near Alton, IL.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Priya Kumaraguru affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kumaraguru is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St. Louis, Ssm Health Depaul Hospital - St. Louis 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 Priya Kumaraguru accepting new patients in Alton, IL?
Yes, Dr. Priya Kumaraguru is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Priya Kumaraguru offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumaraguru's office at (618) 462-2222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Priya Kumaraguru?
Please contact Dr. Kumaraguru's office at (618) 462-2222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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