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Dr. Narasimha Thummalakunta, MD
Little Rock, AR
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thummalakunta, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Narasimha Thummalakunta, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Thummalakunta is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thummalakunta’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thummalakunta’s office at (501) 664-3914.
Is Dr. Thummalakunta board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Narasimha Thummalakunta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Thummalakunta speak?
Dr. Thummalakunta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Thummalakunta treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Thummalakunta 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. Thummalakunta. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Lumps or Swelling in Both Legs
- Bilateral Leg Swelling
- Masses on Both Legs
- Swelling in Both Lower Limbs
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2243: Localized swelling, mass and lump, lower limb, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Respiratory Examination
- Pre-op lung check
- Breathing assessment before surgery
- Respiratory clearance for procedure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01811: Encounter for preprocedural respiratory examination
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Thummalakunta perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Thummalakunta 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. Thummalakunta. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Kidney Biopsy
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
- Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
- 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Contrast Injection for Abscess/Cyst Assessment
- Drainage Catheter Contrast Study
- Abscess Imaging
- Cystogram via Drain
CPT Codes:
- 49424: Contrast injection for assessment of abscess or cyst via previously placed drainage catheter or tube (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Needle Biopsy of Abdominal or Pelvic Mass
- Percutaneous Abdominal Biopsy
- Retroperitoneal Mass Biopsy
- Abdominal Needle Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49180: Biopsy, abdominal or retroperitoneal mass, percutaneous needle
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Draining a Lump or Collection of Fluid
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
- Abscess Aspiration
- Cyst Drainage
- Hematoma Puncture
- Bulla Aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
- 10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled central line placement
- Central venous access device insertion
- Hickman catheter insertion
- Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Also known as:
- Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
- Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Lung Fluid Drainage with Catheter
- Percutaneous Pleural Drainage
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Imaging-Guided Pleural Drain
CPT Codes:
- 32557: Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with insertion of indwelling catheter; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Guided Lumbar Puncture
- Guided Spinal Tap
- Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
- CT Guided Spinal Tap
- Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture
CPT Codes:
- 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance
Does Dr. Thummalakunta accept my insurance?
Dr. Thummalakunta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 664-3914 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thummalakunta accept in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Thummalakunta in Little Rock, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fidelity Insurance Group
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
MedImpact
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thummalakunta's office located?
Dr. Narasimha Thummalakunta's Primary Practice
500 S University Ave Ste 101
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-3914
What is Dr. Thummalakunta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thummalakunta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710143565.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thummalakunta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thummalakunta
What is Dr. Narasimha Thummalakunta's specialty?
Dr. Thummalakunta is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Little Rock, AR. A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Contact Dr. Thummalakunta to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Narasimha Thummalakunta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thummalakunta is affiliated with Medical City Alliance Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Texas Health Denton, Medical City Denton Hospital, Medical City Arlington Hospital, Medical City Plano Hospital 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 Narasimha Thummalakunta accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?
Yes, Dr. Narasimha Thummalakunta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Narasimha Thummalakunta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thummalakunta's office at (501) 664-3914 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Narasimha Thummalakunta?
Please contact Dr. Thummalakunta's office at (501) 664-3914 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Narasimha Thummalakunta have?
Dr. Narasimha Thummalakunta is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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